"Child prodigy Biret retires from state but will be on stage for many years to come
Sunday, December 10, 2006
ŞEFİK KAHRAMANKAPTAN
The name İdil Biret is one of those names that symbolize �the republic� for many Turkish people, though this might not be the case for younger generations under the heavy influence of popular culture and the media. Biret, the first �child prodigy� the Turkish state had raised to become an internationally acclaimed talent, used to be an idol for thousands of families and their children. Most women with the name İdil were given this name by their parents after the said child genius. "
More:Child prodigy Biret retires from state but will be on stage for many years to come - Turkish Daily News Dec 10, 2006
