On 6 February 2023, a devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Türkiye and Syria, the largest to hit Türkiye in almost 90 years. Affecting millions of people, the earthquake left 1.5 million homeless and led to the loss of over 50,000 lives.


Leading Hong Kong musicians join together to perform an electrifying programme of music inspired by classical, Sufi and folk music traditions from Türkiye. Featuring renowned Turkish composers such as Fazil Say and Grammy Award winner Erberk Eryılmaz, we invite you to immerse yourself in an evening of dynamic music.


Proceeds from this concert will be donated to the earthquake relief operation of AFAD, the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority in Türkiye. Your donations will make a difference in the lives of those who have been impacted by this tragedy.

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Programme

Ulvi Cemal Erkin: Beş Damla (Five Drops)

Fazıl Say: Insan Insan

Ahmet Adhan Saygun: Partita for Cello

Fazıl Say: Black Earth

Fazıl Say: Cleopatra

Ulvi Cemal Erkin: Quintet

Fazıl Say: Kumru Ballad, Op.12

Ahmet Adnan Saygun: Demet Suite Op.33 for Violin and Piano

Cihat Aşkın (arr.): Sarı Gelin

Erberk Eryılmaz: Insistent Music for Piano Quintet

Performers

James Cuddeford, violin

Euna Kim, violin

Amelia Chan, violin

William Lane, viola

Richard Bamping, cello

Carol Lin, mezzo-soprano


Nancy Loo, piano

Shelley Ng, piano

Co-organised by

The Hong Kong New Music Ensemble

Consulate General of Türkiye