Thursday, August 31, 2006

Istanbul to embrace autumn with Bach - Turkish Daily News Aug 31, 2006

"Istanbul to embrace autumn with Bach
Thursday, August 31, 2006

"Bach Days in Istanbul" will be held between Sept. 12 and 21 with nine concerts at Hagia Irene Museum and St. Anthony Church (Sen Antuan Kilesesi).

The event will begin with a gala concert by Russian chamber orchestra Musica Viva at Hagia Irene Museum on Sept. 12. The opening performance will feature Bach pieces performed by Turkish pianist İdil Birit and accompanied by Musica Viva under the baton of renowned pianist and conductor Alexander Rudin. "

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