Turkish American Arts Society of New York
Program Highlights
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Violin Concerto No. 5 in A Major, K. 219 (“Turkish”) Featuring violin virtuoso Yiğit Karataş Muammer Sun – Anatolian Suite A vibrant fusion of Western and Anatolian melodies Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, K. 550 One of Mozart’s most iconic an passionate symphonies
Date & Time:
Sunday, December 18, 2024, 8 PM
Location
Carnegie Hall, Zankel Hall
57th Street and Seventh Avenue
New York, NY 10019
Performers
New Manhattan Sinfonietta
Conducted by Gürer Aykal
Violin Soloist: Yiğit Karataş
New Manhattan Sinfonietta (NMS)
New Manhattan Sinfonietta (NMS) is a New York City based orchestra founded by world renowned Turkish maestro Mr. Gürer Aykal. New Manhattan Sinfonietta orchestra will proudly perform concerts at a caliber that will match the taste and sophistication of the audiences in and out of New York. Mr. Aykal has enthusiastically established the New Manhattan Sinfonietta as his final orchestra project. New Manhattan Sinfornietta was originally conceived in 2017 by Gurer Aykal in collaboration with Turkish American Arts Society of New York (TAASNY). NMS will seek to promote Turkish culture through the performance of Turkish inspired compositions by Turkish musicians. Although not exclusive to Turks, the orchestra is intended to give a home to Turkish musicians who wish to perform regularly in the United States. NMS made its world premiere on November 29th, 2018 at the prestigious Carnegie Hall’s Stern Auditorium. “A Call for World Peace” concert was conducted by Mr. Seiji Mukaiyama, a Japanese composer and conductor, and honored the exemplary friendship between Turkey and Japan.
On February 8th, 2020 NMS is making its debut with Gurer Aykal in Carnegie Hall. At “Anatolian Inspirations” concert, Maestro Gurer Aykal will be conducting his orchestra for the first time with a repertoire that includes “Esintiler” (Inspirations) by a highly regarded Turkish composer, Ferit Tuzun, along with Mozart and Beethoven. NMS has the vision to continue to perform multiple concerts every year that includes the works of Turkish composers; thereby introducing them to the audiences around the world. Adopting the motto “diversity is the ultimate wealth in arts”, NMS aims at bringing exceptionally talented musicians and composers around the world on stage.