Gallery
The New Manhattan Sinfonietta’s Gallery highlights memorable moments from the orchestra’s performances and artistic collaborations across New York and beyond.
Each event featured here reflects the ensemble’s commitment to musical excellence, cultural dialogue, and the presentation of both Western classical masterpieces and
works rooted in Türkiye’s rich artistic heritage.
This collection offers a glimpse into the Sinfonietta’s evolving journey—its musicians, guest artists, and the audiences who share in the experience.
Anatolian Inspirations Concert
December 18, 2024 – Zankel Hall, Carnegie Hall, New York
Anatolian Inspirations Concert – New Manhattan Sinfonietta
Under the direction of Maestro Gürer Aykal, New Manhattan Sinfonietta presented an evening that bridged Western classical tradition with the rich musical heritage of Anatolia. Violinist Yiğit Karataş delivered a captivating performance of Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 5, followed by a compelling interpretation of the composer’s Symphony No. 40. The program also featured Muammer Sun’s Anatolian Suite, offering audiences a vivid musical journey shaped by both European and Turkish influences.
Anatolian Inspirations Concert
December 6, 2023 – Zankel Hall, Carnegie Hall, New York
Concert: Commemorating 100 Years of the Turkish Republic
Under the baton of Maestro Gürer Aykal, New Manhattan Sinfonietta honored the Centennial of the Republic of Türkiye with a program reflecting the nation’s cultural and musical evolution. Pianist Korkmaz Can Sağlam joined the orchestra in a performance featuring works by Mozart, Nevit Kodallı, and Ulvi Cemal Erkin, offering audiences a refined interpretation of both Western and Turkish classical traditions.
Hymns from Auschwitz: A Tribute to
Viktor Ullman and Michel Assael
April 20, 2022 –Isaac Stern Auditorium at Carnegie Hall, New York
Under the direction of Maestro Gürer Aykal and featuring guest pianist Renan Koen, New Manhattan Sinfonietta presented a deeply moving program honoring the legacy of composer Viktor Ullmann and Holocaust survivor Michel Assael. The evening included Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 24, K.491, and the long-unheard Auschwitz Symphonic Poem, offering a powerful reflection on memory, loss, and resilience through music
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