HarmonEast Ensemble blends the elegance of Western classical music with the rich traditions of Eastern music. Formed by internationally active musicians, the group features piano, ney, cello, viola, and percussion. Each musician brings a distinct cultural background, shaping a sound that is both unique and vibrant.
The ensemble’s repertoire spans centuries and cultures, from European classics to Eastern masterpieces. Many works are presented in fresh arrangements that highlight the expressive qualities of each instrument. Every concert invites listeners on a journey where different musical worlds meet and create something new.
Driven by a passion for cultural exchange, HarmonEast Ensemble has performed across Europe and the Middle East in collaboration with cultural institutions, festivals, and interdisciplinary art projects. Whether in a concert hall or an intimate venue, their performances connect histories, traditions, and people through the universal language of music.
Meet us: HarmonEast Ensemble
The Team
Julia Tavit - Piano
Sukru Kirtis - Ney
Wilker Paredes - Viola
Beste Yildiz - Cello
Veysel Dhzesur - Percussion
Lesar Yurtsever - History & Presentation
Echoes of the Court
A Musical Dialogue Between East and West
Echoes of the Court is a concert project by the HarmonEast Ensemble that explores the musical dialogue between Western European and Ottoman court traditions. Through a carefully curated programme, the ensemble brings together works that once resonated within royal and aristocratic circles across Europe and the Ottoman world, revealing how these cultures have long influenced and inspired one another.
The programme features music by composers such as Henry Purcell, Jean-Baptiste Lully, Callisto Guatelli, Kevser Hanım and Şerif Muhittin Targan, performed in a distinctive instrumentation of ney, piano, percussion, viola and cello. By combining these sound worlds, Echoes of the Court creates a rich and layered musical landscape in which contrasting aesthetics meet and merge.
A key element of the project is the inclusion of short historical commentaries by a historian. These provide context for each period and illuminate how cultural exchange, curiosity and mutual influence have shaped court music across centuries. Rather than presenting history as something distant, the programme invites the audience to experience it as a living dialogue that continues to resonate today.
With Echoes of the Court, the ensemble aims to show that cultural exchange and inclusivity are not modern inventions, but have always been at the heart of artistic creation. The project speaks to a broad and curious audience and invites listeners to reflect on shared heritage, connection and the power of music to transcend borders.