Discover the Music of Turkey
Wed 19 - Fri 21 Nov 2008
Maida Vale Studios
Explore the vibrant culture and music of Turkey with the BBC Symphony Orchestra in three FREE events at Maida Vale Studios
WORKSHOP: Turkish Delights
Wednesday 19 November 7.00pm
Come and play and dance. No previous experience is necessary to enjoy these hands-on sessions for people of all ages. Come and try your hand in a Turkish rhythm workshop and then learn to dance the Anatolian way!
FREE EVENT: To book, call us on 020 7765 2956 or email bbcsolearning@bbc.co.uk
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CONCERT: East Meets West
Thursday 20 November 7.30pm
Members of the BBC Symphony Orchestra are joined by Ali Tüfekçi and his traditional Turkish ensemble straight from Istanbul. Reflecting a city where East truly meets West, tonight´s programme includes music from both Western and Turkish classical traditions, and ends with a collaboration betwween the to groups of musicians in our Fusion Finale.
Members of the BBC Symphony Orchestra
Ali Tüfekçi Ensemble
FREE EVENT: To book, call BBC Audience Services on 0370 9011227
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CONCERT
Friday 21 November 7.00pm
Join the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Ali Tüfekçi´s traditional Turkish ensemble for an evening of music inspired by the culture of Turkey. Including works by Erkin, Mozart, Saygun and a new work by Michael Ellison for symphony orchestra, Turkish ensemble and solo cello.
BBC Symphony Orchestra
Pascal Rophé conductor
Gemma Rosefield cello
Ali Tüfekçi Ensemble
FREE EVENT: To book, call BBC Audience Services on 0370 9011227
Link Discover the Music of Turkey (http://www.bbc.co.uk/orchestras/symphonyorchestra/learning/diverseorchestras_turkey.shtml)
Thanks for this Waseem - I will be checking to see if I am in London one of those days. Is this something you are involved in or have you just found out and posted it for us?