ANKARA JAZZ FESTIVAL COMES TO YOU

Although every cultural event has been canceled, the outbreak hesn’t been enough to stop the Ankara Jazz Festival. The Jazz Society of Turkey, together with the U.S. Embassy, published online interviews and concerts from various artists, including Richard Baratta, Dimitri Vassilakis, Bilal Karaman, Mirko Signorile Trio Trip, Bilge Gunaydin, Hakan Basar and many others.

To watch the concerts and interviews, visit Jazz Society of Turkey’s Youtube page

A LITTLE SURPRISE FROM BIPO & MUSIC FOR PEACE

Borusan Istanbul Philharmonic Orchestra and Music for Peace Orchestra’s unforgettable concert from 2014 is now available online. With Kaan Baysal on the piano and conductors Sascha Goetzel and Samuel Matus, make some time for yourself by watching this performance.

Available on borusansanat.com

FAZIL SAY PRESENTS BEETHOVEN

Turkey’s renowned pianist Fazil Say’s melodies may be the music you need in these trying times. Say’s most recent album, Beethoven: Complete Piano Sonatas will take your mind off everything. Whether you’re eating, reading, or simply resting, consider adding Fazil Say to the mix.

Beethoven: Complete Piano Sonatas by Fazil Say is available on Spotify and Apple Music.

COPPELIA: A BREATHTAKING BALLET PERFORMANCE

The Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism has published Ankara State Opera and Ballet’s 2015 performance of Coppelia. Choreographed by the Hungarian Gyula Harangozo, the story of how young Franz fell in love with Coppelia the doll and his fiancee’s revenge will put a smile on your face. To watch the performance, visit the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism’s official Youtube channel.