Saturday, December 13
7:30 PM
Carlson Theater
Bellevue College
3000 Landerholm Circle SE
Bellevue, WA
Online tickets:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/nirvanamusicart/1914744 “Songs of Istanbul” celebrates the musical heritage of Turkish, Armenian, Greek, and Jewish composers who lived and created in Istanbul — the crossroads of cultures.
The program features timeless maqam classics such as Kalamış, Dönülmez Akşamın Ufkundayız, Gamzedeyim Deva Bulmam, Kapıldım Gidiyorum, Kimseye Etmem Şikayet, and Al Sazını Sevdiceğim — melodies that have touched hearts for generations.
Performers:
Ertuğrul Erkişi — Oud & Vocal
Aslıhan Erkişi — Qanun & Vocal
Lefteris Bournias — Clarinet
Fatih Bayram — Percussion (Darbuka, Bendir)
Akin Togay — Percussion (Riq, Drum)