Theater aan de Schie | Lunchconcert - Istanbul Nostalgia
Istanbul Nostalgia
Pianist Julia Tavit, clarinettist Yigit Sahan Yüksel and percussionist Veysel Dzhesur take the audience on a musical journey through Istanbul. The programme brings together Ottoman, Armenian, Azerbaijani and Arab musical traditions, alongside nostalgic melodies from classic Yesilcam cinema. Reflecting the rich cultural heritage of a city shaped by many cultures.
Julia Tavit - Piano
Yigit Sahan Yuksel - Clarinet
Veysel Dhzesur - Percussion
Location: Theater aan de Schie (Schiedam) 12:15 - 13:00
FREE ENTRANCE
Theater de Liefde | Haarlem - Echoes of the Court
Echoes of the Court comes to Theater De Liefde in Haarlem for a special Sunday afternoon concert, bringing together music, history and cultural exchange in an intimate theatrical setting. The HarmonEast Ensemble creates a vivid dialogue between Western classical music and Ottoman court music through the distinctive combination of ney, piano, percussion, viola and cello.
Featuring newly created arrangements, the program unfolds chronologically from the 17th to the 20th century, taking the audience on a 350-year journey through courtly musical traditions. Short historical reflections between the works reveal how artistic ideas crossed borders and how Eastern and Western courts influenced one another over time. Echoes of the Court invites the audience to experience music as a living bridge between cultures, connecting history with the present.
Julia Tavit - Piano
Sukru Kirtis - Ney
Wilker Paredes - Viola
Beste Yildiz - Cello
Veysel Dhzesur - Percussion
Location: Theater de Liefde | Haarlem
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Grachtenfestival Amsterdam - Echoes of the Court
Echoes of the Court comes to Felix Meritis in Amsterdam as part of the Grachtenfestival, bringing together music, history and cultural exchange in one of the city’s most distinctive cultural venues. In this concert, the HarmonEast Ensemble creates a vivid dialogue between Western and Ottoman court music through the distinctive combination of ney, piano, percussion, viola and cello.
Featuring newly created arrangements, the program unfolds chronologically from the 17th to the 20th century, taking the audience on a 350-year journey through courtly musical traditions. The music reveals how artistic ideas crossed borders and how Eastern and Western courts influenced one another over time. Historical reflections woven throughout the performance offer context and enrich the listening experience. Echoes of the Court invites the audience to encounter music as a living conversation between cultures, connecting past and present.
Julia Tavit - Piano
Sukru Kirtis - Ney
Wilker Paredes - Viola
Beste Yildiz - Cello
Veysel Dhzesur - Percussion
Lesar Yurtsever - History & Presentation
Location: Felix Meritis, Amsterdam
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Texel Zomeravondconcert - Echoes of the Court
Echoes of the Court comes to Texel as part of the Zomeravondconcerten, bringing music, history and cultural exchange into the intimate atmosphere of the island’s historic churches. In this concert, the HarmonEast Ensemble brings Western and Ottoman court music into a vivid dialogue through the distinctive combination of ney, piano, percussion, viola and cello.
Featuring newly created arrangements, the program unfolds chronologically from the 17th to the 20th century, taking the audience on a 350-year journey through courtly musical traditions. Along the way, the music reveals how artistic ideas crossed borders and how Eastern and Western courts influenced one another. Historical reflections woven into the performance provide context and enrich the listening experience. Echoes of the Court invites audiences on Texel to experience music as a living conversation between cultures, connecting past and present.
Julia Tavit - Piano
Sukru Kirtis - Ney
Wilker Paredes - Viola
Beste Yildiz - Cello
Veysel Dhzesur - Percussion
Location: Hoornderkerk, Den Hoorn (Texel)
FREE ENTRANCE
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
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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
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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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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.