OBA Theater Amsterdam
Echoes of the Court comes to the OBA Oosterdok Theater, where music, history and cultural exchange meet in an intimate theatrical setting. In this concert, Western and Ottoman court music are brought into a vivid dialogue by the HarmonEast Ensemble, performed in a distinctive instrumentation of ney, piano, percussion, viola and cello.
Presented in newly created arrangements, the program unfolds chronologically from the 17th to the 20th century, tracing a 350-year journey through courtly musical traditions. Along the way, the music reveals how artistic ideas traveled across borders and how Eastern and Western courts influenced one another. Historical reflections woven into the performance provide context and deepen the listening experience. Echoes of the Court invites the audience to experience music as a living conversation between cultures, past and present.
Julia Tavit - Piano
Sukru Kirtis - Ney
Wilker Paredes - Viola
Beste Yildiz - Cello
Veysel Dhzesur - Percussion
Lesar Yurtsever - History & Presentation
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Oude Kerk Charlois - Rotterdam
Echoes of the Court comes to the Oude Kerk Charlois in Rotterdam, a historic church that offers a contemplative setting for this musical journey. In this concert, Western and Ottoman court music meet in a refined dialogue, performed by the HarmonEast Ensemble in a distinctive instrumentation of ney, piano, percussion, viola and cello.
Through newly created arrangements, the program unfolds chronologically from the 17th to the 20th century, tracing a 350-year journey of cultural exchange between East and West. The music reveals how courtly traditions influenced one another across centuries, shaped by diplomacy, travel and artistic curiosity. Historical reflections woven into the concert place the repertoire within its wider cultural and historical context. Echoes of the Court invites the audience to experience music as a space of encounter, memory and connection.
Julia Tavit - Piano
Sukru Kirtis - Ney
Wilker Paredes - Viola
Beste Yildiz - Cello
Veysel Dhzesur - Percussion
Lesar Yurtsever - History & Presentation
TICKETS
Hillegom - Maartenskerk
Echoes of the Court comes to the Maartenskerk in Hillegom, a venue whose historical character and acoustics form a natural setting for this program. In this concert, Western and Ottoman court music enter into a rich musical dialogue, performed by the HarmonEast Ensemble in a distinctive instrumentation of ney, piano, percussion, viola and cello.
Through newly created arrangements, the program unfolds chronologically from the 17th to the 20th century, tracing a 350-year journey of cultural exchange. The music reveals how courtly traditions from East and West have influenced and inspired one another across time. Historical reflections woven into the concert place the repertoire within its broader social, political and artistic context. Echoes of the Court invites the audience to experience music as a living dialogue, connecting centuries, cultures and shared histories.
Julia Tavit - Piano
Sukru Kirtis - Ney
Wilker Paredes - Viola
Beste Yildiz - Cello
Veysel Dhzesur - Percussion
Lesar Yurtsever - History & Presentation
TICKETS
De Nijverheid, Utrecht
Echo’s van het Hof – A Musical Dialogue Between East and West
With Echo’s van het Hof, HarmonEast Ensemble combines the elegance of Western classical music with the refinement of Ottoman court traditions. Historical repertoire is reimagined for both Eastern and Western instruments, creating a seamless dialogue that bridges centuries and cultures. The result is a unique concert experience where two musical worlds come together and merge into a harmonious sound.
De Sigarenfabriek, Delft
Echo’s van het Hof – A Musical Dialogue Between East and West
With Echo’s van het Hof, HarmonEast Ensemble combines the elegance of Western classical music with the refinement of Ottoman court traditions. Historical repertoire is reimagined for both Eastern and Western instruments, creating a seamless dialogue that bridges centuries and cultures. The result is a unique concert experience where two musical worlds come together and merge into a harmonious sound.
Het Koelhuis, Zutphen
Echo’s van het Hof – A Musical Dialogue Between East and West
With Echo’s van het Hof, HarmonEast Ensemble combines the elegance of Western classical music with the refinement of Ottoman court traditions. Historical repertoire is reimagined for both Eastern and Western instruments, creating a seamless dialogue that bridges centuries and cultures. The result is a unique concert experience where two musical worlds come together and merge into a harmonious sound.
De Drilschuur, Schiedam
Echo’s van het Hof – A Musical Dialogue Between East and West
With Echo’s van het Hof, HarmonEast Ensemble combines the elegance of Western classical music with the refinement of Ottoman court traditions. Historical repertoire is reimagined for both Eastern and Western instruments, creating a seamless dialogue that bridges centuries and cultures. The result is a unique concert experience where two musical worlds come together and merge into a harmonious sound.
Salon de IJzerstaven, Amsterdam
Echo’s van het Hof – A Musical Dialogue Between East and West
With Echo’s van het Hof, HarmonEast Ensemble brings together the elegance of Western classical music and the refinement of Ottoman court traditions. Historical repertoire is reimagined for both Eastern and Western instruments, creating a seamless dialogue that bridges centuries and cultures. The result is a unique concert experience where two musical worlds meet and merge into one harmonious sound.