The 24th International Antalya Piano Festival, organized by the Antalya Metropolitan Municipality, began with a unique event that brought art to the city. As part of the festival, a grand piano placed on the city's nostalgic tram offered passengers an unforgettable musical experience. The live performances of İsmail Baha Sürelsan Conservatory students gave tram passengers both a nostalgic and modern touch.
A Journey Full of Art
The piano placed in the first carriage of the nostalgic tram serving on Antalya's Varyant, Konyaaltı Street, Kaleiçi, Işıklar and Zerdalilik routes has made art a part of urban transportation. The unique pieces played by conservatory students gave the tram passengers a concert experience. While some passengers initially thought they were listening to a recording, they could not hide their surprise when they realized the live performance.
One passenger, Nevzat Sağlam, described the experience with these words:
“I didn’t expect it at all, it was a surprise for me. I really enjoyed it in terms of art and music. It’s also a nice experience.”
Inspiring Performances from Young Talents
The young talents of the İsmail Baha Sürelsan Conservatory played the piano on the tram as part of the festival. These students impressed everyone on the journey by displaying both the cultural richness of Antalya and their own talents.
16-year-old Sündüz Su Efe expressed this experience as follows:
“I have been playing the piano for 5 years. I was very happy that we were included in the Young Talents program. It is a separate happiness that the passengers appreciate us.”
Another student, Liva Kelleci, expressed her passion for the piano with these words:
“I started playing the piano when I was 8 years old. I feel very happy now. I have performed in such places before, but playing on a tram was a completely different experience.”
Integration of Art into City Life
This unique event once again revealed the value Antalya places on art and young talent. The live performances of İsmail Baha Sürelsan Piano Conservatory students provided an unforgettable experience for both locals and tourists. Sibel Karaca Efe, one of the students' parents, summarized the opportunities Antalya offers for art as follows:
“It makes us proud and happy that our children participate in such an event here. Antalya offers a great opportunity in this sense.”
Antalya Piano Festival: A Cultural Heritage
The International Antalya Piano Festival, organized by the Antalya Metropolitan Municipality, is not only an art event but also an organization that contributes to the cultural heritage of the city. Bringing together city life and art, this festival brings together thousands of art lovers every year.
Playing the piano on the nostalgic tram is seen as a reflection of the festival's innovative spirit. This unique experience offered to passengers is considered an indicator of the importance Antalya gives to art and a meaningful step towards the enrichment of the city's culture.
The festival, which is being held for the 24th time this year, looks set to continue adding artistic and aesthetic values to the city in the future.
