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
Lesar Yurtsever - History & Presentation
Location: Hoornderkerk, Den Hoorn (Texel)