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