Classical & Acoustic in the Forest
A new take on Lifepark’s music-in-nature experiences. %100 Müzik presents: Classical & Acoustic in the Forest, on Saturday 27 June, brings the elegance of classical music together with the warmth of acoustic performance in Lifepark’s magical forest setting.
In the shade of the trees, on a special day of music from daylight to sunset, some of Turkey’s finest musicians and performers share the same stage, blending classical, world music and acoustic sounds into a refined open-air experience.
The programme features Birsen Tezer, with her distinctive interpretation, timeless repertoire and powerful stage presence; pianist and composer Fahir Atakoğlu, one of Turkey’s best-known musicians internationally; Burhan Öçal, master of world music and percussion; State Artist Gülsin Onay, one of the most important classical musicians Turkey has given the world; and İlyun Bürkev, a rising star on the international stage at just 16.
Fahir Atakoğlu is joined on stage by vocalist Seçil Akmirza, while Burhan Öçal plays a special duo with Alexey Botvinov, known for the depth of his classical piano repertoire and his international career.
Guests may bring their own portable chairs, and Lifepark’s large food and drink areas offer a range of food and drinks all day. Early-bird tickets are on sale for this open-air day in the heart of the forest.
Programme
16:00 – İlyun Bürkev
17:30 – Gülsin Onay
18:45 – Fahir Atakoğlu feat. Seçil Akmirza
20:00 – Burhan Öçal & Alexey Botvinov
21:30 – Birsen Tezer
Tickets on sale
General admission – early bird: SOLD OUT · 2nd phase: SOLD OUT · 3rd phase: 2,500 TL
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About the artists
Birsen Tezer
One of Turkey’s most special performers, Birsen Tezer is regarded as one of the most distinctive and enchanting voices of contemporary Turkish music, with her own vocal colour, a stage presence that conveys deep emotion with simple elegance, and a loyal audience built over the years. Ranging from jazz to acoustic and from poetic storytelling to urban music culture, she draws listeners into an intimate yet powerful musical world, free of show.
Fahir Atakoğlu
Pianist and composer Fahir Atakoğlu is one of Turkey’s best-known musicians internationally, with a wide musical world of large symphonic works, film scores, stage music and contemporary piano. His works have been performed at festivals in Europe and America, and he is admired worldwide for his melodic compositions and work that brings cultures together. He is joined by vocalist Seçil Akmirza.
Burhan Öçal & Alexey Botvinov
One of Turkey’s leading figures in world music and percussion, Burhan Öçal brings the universal language of rhythm together with classical, jazz, traditional and contemporary sounds. He has played major international stages such as Montreal Jazz Festival, Ravinia Festival, WOMAD and EXPO ’98 Lisbon, and has created his own musical language working with world-class names such as Pierre Favre, George Gruntz, Maria João Pires and Joe Zawinul. He is joined by Alexey Botvinov, known for his depth in the classical piano repertoire and his international career.
Gülsin Onay
One of the most important classical musicians Turkey has given the world, State Artist Gülsin Onay is among the most respected names in classical music for her powerful technique, elegant interpretation and international career. Soloist of the Presidential Symphony Orchestra and artist in residence at Bilkent University, she holds honorary doctorates from Boğaziçi and Hacettepe universities. She was awarded a Polish state decoration for her Chopin interpretations, named “Pianist of the Year” at the Donizetti Classical Music Awards and honoured by many international festivals and institutions.
İlyun Bürkev
A rising star on the international stage at just 16, İlyun Bürkev began piano at the age of four and is today seen as one of the brightest young classical talents from Turkey. Studying with Prof. Pavel Gililov at the Mozarteum University in Salzburg, she is already counted among the important piano virtuosos of the future thanks to her prizes at international competitions, powerful technique and maturity on stage.
