
Music Education and the Importance of Vinyl Records
Music is an inseparable part of human life and the importance given to the education of this art form has been increasing from past to present. stone plaques, is an important element that bears witness to the history of music. These records are a reflection not only of the music but also of the cultural and social structure of the period. The concerts organized by the Musiki Education Foundation undertake an important task in terms of reviving this past.
Forgotten Songs on Record Records
On the evening of January 10, the “Forgotten Songs on Record Records” concert offered a nostalgic journey to music lovers. The soloist of the concert Burcu Gokturkreminded the audience of forgotten melodies. Göktürk played tambouri in one part of the concert Ahmet Yagmur Kucur took the stage with. Such events help us keep our cultural heritage alive by building a bridge between the past and the present.
Richness of the Repertoire
The concert attendees had the opportunity to listen to pieces compiled from gramophone records from the 1920s and 1930s. These pieces were notated and brought to light as a result of the meticulous work of Burcu Göktürk and Ahmet Yağmur Kucur. Among the pieces featured in the evening were Faide Yıldız’s “Tahir Kanto”The composition belongs to Muhlis Sabahattin Ezgi.Nihavend Waltz”i, Fahri Kopuz’s “Isfahan Instrument Semai" There were important works such as. In addition, there were records taken from Mustafa Kemal Atatürk's collection that he listened to during his White Train travels. To Hasan Fehmi Ege's "Tango" The revival of these works reinforces our commitment to the art of the past.
Stage Design and Choreography
Before going to the concert, the audience expected a plain stage, but when the curtain opened, they were greeted with a stage design reminiscent of the casinos of the period. The stage was meticulously designed and arranged to reflect the atmosphere of that period. Choreography by Ertuğrul AkkökThis event, undertaken by , provided participants with a historical experience by presenting a section from the first days of the Republic.
Details Presented to Participants
The lyrics and information about the works were included in the catalogue left at the seats of the participants during the night. In addition, access to gramophone records and notes was provided with two different barcodes in the catalogue. This detail is of great importance in terms of understanding the musical culture of the past. Such works that combine the past and the present stand out as an admirable effort to keep our cultural heritage alive.
Commemoration Event for Nazım Hikmet
One of the greatest poets of Turkish and world literature Nazim hikmet, will be commemorated on January 15th on his 123rd birthday. The program, which will be organized in cooperation with Şişli Municipality and Nâzım Hikmet Culture and Art Foundation, will be held at Şişli Cemal Reşit Rey Concert Hall. Before the event, “A Poet in ŞişliA special book called “The Story of a Woman” will also meet with readers.
Event Program and Artists
The program was hosted by Altan Gördüm The event will take place at 20.00:XNUMX, with the participation of Nazım Hikmet Culture and Art Foundation Board Member and our newspaper's writer Zeynep OralIt will begin with the opening speech of . The commemoration event will feature the Genco Erkal's voice from Nazım Hikmet's "Autobiography” poem will be listened to. Additionally, Halil Ergün, Tilbe Saran and Selçuk Yöntem will recite various poems of the poet.
Dance and Music Performances
at the event Mercan Selcuk Dance Group, will interpret Nazım Hikmet's poems with dance and music. At the opening and closing of the night, Tarik Akane's children Private Taş College Choir will perform. The program will be Erdal Erzincan ve Zuhal Olcay's songs. These events emphasize the importance of keeping our cultural heritage alive and passing it on to future generations.
These types of organizations, where music and literature come together, reveal the cultural richness of our society. These efforts to keep the heritage from the past alive play a major role in shaping the cultural identity of each individual.