Four Cities
Fazıl Say’s “Four Cities” Sonata can be considered as a journey through four cities of Anatolia. This work has taken its inspiration from Fazıl Say’s memories and events of his life. Bodrum is well known as a city greatly frequented by tourists which sets...
In memoriam Ruşen Güneş
I Largo espressivo II Allegro assai, molto energico
Never Give Up
As he did in his Gezi Park series, Fazıl Say makes reference to current political events in his new cello concerto. According to the composer, Never give up is an ‘outcry for freedom and peace’, focusing on the ‘harrowing terror attacks in Europe and...
Nightwalk
I Allegro assai II Adagio espressivo III Presto
November Nocturnes
Less than two years after the premiere of Never give up, Fazıl Say has composed a new work for solo cello and orchestra. The composer focuses on the theme of night from different perspectives in the five movements of November Nocturnes (Endless Night Nocturne,...
Roots
I Fearlessness II Endless Memories III Rite of Peace IV Perpetuum Mobile V Roots Balade
Shahmaran
I Şahmeran Cennet Bahçesi (Paradise Garden of Shahmaran / Shamarans Paradiesgarten) II İhanet (Betrayal / Verrat) Picc. · 1 · 2 · 2 · 2 – 2 · 2 · 1 · 0 – Hfe. – S. (Waterphone · Kudüm) (1 Spieler) –...