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For aficionados of opera, ballet, musicals and classical music Aspendos Festival since 1994 has been a "must" place to be in June and July of every year.
Aspendos Theater the best preserved amphitheater, not only of Anatolia, but also the whole of Europe. On the shores of the Mediterranean near Antalya, the theater and its festival have delighted more than 600,000 music lovers. In the last eight years music groups from Russia, Georgia, Croatia, Bulgaria, Azerbaycan, Austria, Romania, Greece, Kazakhstan and Belarus have taken part.
The Turkish opera and ballet companies from Ankara, Istanbul, Izmir and Mersin last year was joined by the Antalya State Opera and Ballet, which performed Verdi's La Traviata.
The National Opera of Greece performed the famous ballet of Theodorakis - Zorba the Greek. Spartacus of Khachiaturian is a demanding ballet; it was performed by the National Academic Ballet Theater of the Republic of Belarus.
The state opera of Kazakhstan performed an evergreen opera, Bizet's Carmen. It was interesting to see how the Spanish lady was transformed into a Central Asian woman.
The Istanbul, Ankara and Izmir Opera and Ballet companies performed. Aida, Taming of the Shrew, Hurrem Sultan and Rigoletto.
The 8th Antalya Festival certainly was an memorable event.
ASPENDOS (BELKIS) - THE CITY
According
to the Hellenic traditions, Aspendos was built during the leadership of Mophsos
by the Colonists who came from Argos. The city was originally known as Estvedia
- a name derived from a king known as either Asiawadia or Asitawada.
At the beginning of the 5th century BC, except for the settlement by Side, Aspendos was the only town minting silver coins. In 330 BC, Alexander the Great invaded the lower part of the city. During the Hellenistic Era, Aspendos as well as Side was a prosperous residential location. In 190 BC, following the Magnesium Sipylum Wars, Aspendos established a good relationship with Rome. On the death of Attalos III, Aspendos was assimilated into the state of Asia under Roman sovereignty. The ruins of today belong to this era.
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ASPENDOS INTERNATIONAL OPERA AND BALLET FESTIVAL
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Ankara
State Opera and Ballet
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AIDA
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G. Verdi
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Opera
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June 8,
2002
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Ankara
State Opera and Ballet
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THE ABDUCTION
FROM THE SERAGLIO
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W. A. Mozart
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Opera
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June 14,
2002
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Izmir State
Opera and Ballet
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NORMA
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G. Bellini
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Opera
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June 18,
2002
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Prague
State Opera
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NABUCCO
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G. Verdi
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Opera
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June 21,
2002
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Antalya
State Opera and Ballet
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LADY OF
THE CAMELLIAS
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G. Verdi
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Ballet
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June 25,
2002
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Istanbul
State Opera and Ballet
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MURAD the
IVth
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O. Demiris
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Opera
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June 27,
2002
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The Navoi
State Academic Bolshoi Ballet, Uzbekistan
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SWAN LAKE
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P. I. Tchaikovsky
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Ballet
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June 29,
2002
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Spanish
National Ballet
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FUENTEOVEJUNA
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A. Gades
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Ballet
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July 01,
2002
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Spanish
National Ballet
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FUENTEOVEJUNA
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A. Gades
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Ballet
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July 02,
2002
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Mersin
State Opera and Ballet
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TOSCA
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G. Puccini
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Opera
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July 04,
2002
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Lithuanian
National Opera and Ballet Theatre
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ROMEO &
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S. Prokofieff
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Ballet
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July 06,
2002
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* All Performances Start at 21:30 h.
* Tickets are available from the 15th April 2002.
ASPENDOS THEATER
The city of Aspendos is located in Pamphylia, and the theater is situated in the south of the acropolis. The maximum capacity of the theater is 9000 people. It was designed by the Architect Zeno during the era of Marcus Aurelius in 161-180 AD The orchestra in the form of a circle is located between the auditorium - known as the cavea - and the stage area. The cavea is divided into two by a horizontal passage called a diasoma. The lower cavea is divided into 9 separate sections with 10 stairs, the upper cavea is divided into 20 separate sections with 21 stairs. The audience reaches the cavea through the vaulted (paradoi) entries located on both sides of the stage.
There is a gallery at the very top of the seating area in the shape of a half circle formed from 59 vaults. It is connected to the stage area by sidewalls, creating a majestic sight. There is an additional gallery designed to support the cavea; the upper level is reserved for important guests, whose names are inscribed on the seats. The remaining seating areas are allocated to the public.
The drainage channels constructed around the orchestra area help to collect rainwater. During the 3rd century a stone parapet was constructed and used an arena surrounding the orchestra area.
The stage areas are constructed out of stone blocks, with five entrances available at the stage level for the artists. The stage looks like a two storied structure decorated by twenty Ionic and Corinthian columns. Each floor has many niches supported by smaller columns.
The plays are presented on a wooden platform (proscenium) located in front of the stage. However the gladiator fights during the Roman period were more important than plays.
THE CITY PLAN OF ASPENDOS IN THE ROMAN ERA
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The gates of the City. Though protected very well, the gates are almost totally
buried in the soil.
4 The Angora surrounded by structures is open to the public.
5 The Basilica. Today only the foundation remains.
6 The part of the Basilica set aside for the conduct of city affairs.
7 The covered market place, formed by a hallway 70 meters in length
with parallel stores.
8 Bouleterion. A structure in the form of a covered auditorium, located
near the Basilica.
9 Nymphation (foundation), the only remaining part of the fountain
with its very well preserved front side. The rich embroideries on the upper
frames can still be seen today.
10 Exedra. The insertion with its open top was used as a public recreation
area.
11 The Arch located between the road to the East Gate (2) and the Angora
(4).
12 Aqueduct (water arch). One of the best preserved aqueducts in Turkey
from the Roman period.
13-14 Vaulted structures, possibly used as bath houses and gymnasium.
15 This majestic theater is the most neatly preserved example of its
kind.
16 The Stadium.
ISTANBUL FOUNDATION FOR CULTURE AND ARTS: 29 YEARS WITH THE ARTS
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The Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts was founded in 1973 under the leadership of Dr. Nejat F. Eczacibasi, who had conceived the idea of a festival of the arts, similar to those held annually at certain times of the year in a number of European cities, to be held in Istanbul. Thus, the 1st Istanbul Festival was held from 15 June to 15 July 1973, on the 50th anniversary of the foundation of the Republic of Turkey.
From its first inception the Istanbul Festival has aimed at including in its programs the finest examples of artistic creativity in all disciplines of art from both Turkey and abroad, as well as seminars, conferences and lectures. The Istanbul Festival was accredited as a member of European Festivals Association. In 27 years, the Festival has hosted world renowned artists & groups from La Scala Philharmonic (Muti), New York Philharmonic (Mehta & Masur) to Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra (Sawallisch); from Orpheus Chamber Orchestra (Kremer) to Scottish Chamber Orchestra (Mackerras & Hickox); from Tokyo String Quartet to Hilliard Ensemble; from Aldo Ciccolini to Ivo Pogorelich; from Yehudi Menuhin to Itzhak Perlman; from Julian Lloyd Webber to Mischa Maisky; from Narciso Yepes to Christopher Parkening; from Leyla Gencer to Montserrat Caballé; from Bolshoi Ballet to American Ballet Theater.
Within the context of the 7th Centennial celebration of the Founding of the Ottoman Empire, Vivaldi's Bajazed opera was selected for an exclusive performance. World famous violinist, director and musicologist Fabio Biondi brought this lengthy opera to a powerful two and a half hour performance. Attracting a great deal of attention, this world premiere version of Bajazed was staged at the Hagia Eireni Museum for the 27th International Music Festival.
From 1984 onwards film screenings included in the International Istanbul Festival programs began to be organized as a separate activity in April as the International Istanbul Film Festival, and in 1985 one national and one international (Golden Tulip) competitive sections were included in its program. In 1989, it was officially recognized by FIAPF (Fédération Internationael des Associations des Producteurs de Film) as a "Competitive, Specialised Festival". Beginning from 1996 "Lifetime Achievement" and "Honorary" Awards began to be presented to local and international cineastes, actors and actresses such as Robert Wise, Turkan Soray, Gillo Pontecorvo, Michelangelo Antonioni, Claude Sautet, Elia Kazan, Peter Greenaway, István Szabo, Muhterem Nur, Faruk Kenc, Bertrand Blier, Jerry Schatzberg and Abbas Kiarostami to name a few.
The theatrical contribution, which had originally formed one branch of the International Istanbul Festival, was reorganized in 1989 as a third regular activity of the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts. The International Istanbul Theater Festival is held in May, with a program comprising the finest examples of the works of both foreign and Turkish theater companies. The Theater Festival hosted world renowned groups, companies and directors; including Piccolo Teatro Di Milano, Attis Theater, Berliner Ensemble, Centre Dramatique National d'Orleans, Royal National Theater, Robert Wilson, Yuri Lyubimov, Janusz Wiesniewski, Stephane Braunschweig, Theodorus Terzopoulos, Heiner Goebbels, Andre Willms, Ian Holm, Diana Rigg, Alla Demidova to name a few. Beginning from 1997 "Honorary Awards" began to be presented and Giorgio Strehler, Yildiz Kenter, Yuri Lyubimov, Melih Cevdet Anday, Necdet Mafi Ayral and Robert Wilson were awarded since then.
Another unique IFCA project of 1999 was realised in cooperation with the renowned Greek Theater Director Theodoros Terzopoulos. The result of this collaboration was the Heracles Trilogy, which made its world premiere at the 11th International Istanbul Theater Festival. This project brought Turkish and Greek actors together and was presented within the program of the Theater Olympics in Japan.
In 1987 the various national and international exhibitions devoted to the latest trends in contemporary art were discontinued and the 1st Istanbul Biennial was held. The concept of the 2nd International Istanbul Biennial in 1989, coordinated by Beral Madra was "Contemporary Art in Traditional Spaces". The theme of the 3rd International Istanbul Biennial in 1992 was "Production of Cultural Difference" under the direction of Vasif Kortun. The theme of the 4th International Istanbul Biennial curated by Réne Block was ORIENT/ATION and about 123 artists from 51 countries exhibited their works. The 1997 Biennial's curator, Rosa Martinez chose the theme as "On Life, Beauty, Translation & Other Difficulties". The theme of the 6th International Istanbul Biennial was "The Passion and the Wave" and 56 artists from 32 countries exhibited their works at the 1999 Biennial curated by Paolo Colombo.
Beginning from 1986, a special section was dedicated to jazz within the International Istanbul Festival. From 1994 onwards the event began to be organized as a separate activity. Since then the International Istanbul Jazz Festival hosted many masters of jazz, from Keith Jarrett to Jan Garbarek; from Manhattan Transfer to Wynton Marsalis; from Dizzy Gillespie to Modern Jazz Quartet. With the announcement of a separate Jazz Festival, the name of the International Istanbul Festival was changed to International Istanbul Music Festival which carries on its activities as a specialized summer festival of classical music, ballet, opera and traditional music.
The Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts which celebrated 25th year of its establishment in 1997, organizes the International Istanbul Film Festival in April, the International Istanbul Theater Festival in May, the International Istanbul Music Festival in June-July, the International Istanbul Jazz Festival in July and the International Istanbul Biennial in the autumn every two years.
In 1992, the Foundation was awarded the "Trophée Internationale des Arts et de la Culture" by Institute International de Promotion et de Prestige of UNESCO.
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23th INTERNATIONAL ISTANBUL
FILM FESTIVAL
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10 - 25 APRIL 2004 19 Section, 183 films and outstanding, selection of contemporary world cinema and unforgettable classics... |
23th INTERNATIONAL ISTANBUL FILM FESTIVAL
PROGRAM (10 - 25 April, 2004)
The 21st International Istanbul Film Festival, organized by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts, will take place between April 13 - 28. This eagerly awaited festival will present more then 180 films to the cinema enthusiasts.
This year's program will be screened in Beyoglu at EMEK, ATLAS , SINEPOP and BEYOGLU movie theaters and at Kadikoy's REXX movie theater. Show times are 10:30am, 1:30pm, 4:00pm, 7:00pm and 9:30pm. The popular tradition of double feature "Midnight Screening"s will take place every Friday and Saturday.
The 21st International Istanbul Film Festival program booklet and reservation form will be available on Saturday March 14th for those who wish to make ticket reservations.
12 films will compete in the "International Competition" and 11 in the "National Competition" sections of the 21st International Istanbul Film Festival. This year's "In Memoriam" section includes 8 films that highlights the fruitful career of Vittorio de Sica. There will also be a selection of 9 films shown in the honour of great French actor Alain Delon.
The "Tributes" section will feature a selection of works by Stephan Frears, Nanni Moretti, Shohei Imamura and the eminent Turkish director Tunc Basaran.
The Film Festival program also includes 18 films within the "Young Stars of the World Cinema" section and 29 within the category "From the World of Festivals". This year the "Marginal Cult Figure" section will feature 4 films of Christopher Lee, the legendary British actor. The "Focus on a Young Director" section of the Festival will present the first 2 films by Chilean/Spanish director Alejandro Amenabar. The other traditional sections of the 21st International Istanbul Film Festival are "Arts and the Movies", "From Literature to Silver Screen", Cinema Peeks at Cinema" and "Cinema, the Mirror of Our Times - Human Rights". The fourth part of the "Erotic Tales" includes 6 medium length films commissioned to famous directors.
Every year the International Istanbul Film Festival emphasises a different country's recent contribution to the world of cinema within the section "A Country - A Cinema". This year the focus is on Germany and includes a selection of 9 contemporary films from young German directors. "From the World of Animation" will focus on animated shorts from Belgium in two program.
21st International Istanbul Film Festival will celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Istanbul Foundation of Culture and Arts, organizing institution of the Istanbul Film Festival, with a selection of 4 films that focuses on the world of music and musicians in the section "IFCA 30th Anniversary: Music on Silver Screen".
21st International Istanbul Film Festival will screen 3 documentaries to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the birth of the great Turkish poet Nazim Hikmet within the section "Nazim Hikmet is 100-year-old".
The special screening "The Man with a Movie Camera accompanied by the English "new jazz group Cinematic Orchestra will be another highlight of this year.
Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri A.S. is once again the main sponsor of the International Istanbul Film Festival. The sponsors of the movie theaters are Efes Pilsen for Beyoglu movie theater and Max Factor for Atlas movie theater.
PROGRAM
1) International Competition (12
films)
2) Arts and the Movies (8 films)
3) Cinema Peeks at Cinema (5 films)
4) From Literature to Silver Screen (8 films)
5) Erotic Tales IV (6 films)
6) Nazim Hikmet Is 100-Year-Old (4 films)
7) IFCC 30th Anniversary: Music on Silver Screen (4 films)
8) Special Event: "THE MAN WITH A MOVIE CAMERA" accompanied by CINEMATIC
ORCHESTRA (1 film)
9) In Memoriam: VITTORIO DE SICA (Italy) (8 films)
10) Tributes: (26 films)
- TUNC BASARAN (Turkey) (5)
- STEPHEN FREARS ( UK) (4)
- SHOHEI IMAMURA (Japan) (11)
- NANNI MORETTI (Italy) (6)
11) A Cult Figure: CHRISTOPHER LEE (UK) (4 films)
12) An Idol of the Silver Screen : ALAIN DELON (France) (9 films)
13) Focus on a Young Director: ALEJANDRO AMENABAR (Spain) (2 films)
14) Young Stars of the World Cinema (18 films)
15) From the World of Festivals (29 films)
16) Cinema, the Mirror of Our Times - Human Rights (18 films)
17) World of Animation: BELGIUM (2 compilation programs)
18) A Country - A Cinema: GERMANY (9 films)
19) TURKISH CINEMA 2001-2002 (12 films)
- National Competition (11)
- Out of Competition (1)
Total Number of films: 183 + 1 short film
+ animated films
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THE 15th INTERNATIONAL ISTANBUL THEATER FESTIVAL
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MAY 2004 Light, sound, movement, love, dance, words, lust, tension, passion, colours, bodies, fire and water... |
Theater performances used to be a part in the program of the International Istanbul Festival, organized by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts since 1973. By 1989 theater performances gained an independed identity and the new event was named 'The International Istanbul Theater Festival'.
Every year, The International Istanbul Theater Festival includes in its program the finest examples of classical and experimental theater, dance/ physical theater, music theater, theatrical concerts. From its start until today, the finest examples of national/ international Groups, artists and productions participated in the Festival.
The aim of the Festival is not only to present the finest examples of the international and Turkish theater to the audience and critics, but also to give young theater students and professionals the opportunity to improve their profession by realising workshops, conferences and exhibitions.
Since 1997 the International Theater Festival presents two "Honorary Awards" to one international and one Turkish theater personalities for their lifetime achievement in the field of performing arts. The awards are presented each year during the opening ceremony of the festival.
In the last few years the International Istanbul Theater Festival started to print its name under significant Turkish and international productions as a CO-producer. The intention of the Festival is to improve this attempt in future as far as conditions alow.
Each year the International Istanbul Theater Festival attracts an audience more than 20.000 people. The13th Festival will be held during May 18- June 3, 2002.
PRELIMINARY PROGRAM
BODIES /"Körper"
Schaubuhne Berlin / Germany
Date: 03- 04 June
Venue: Opera House Main Hall
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The German choreographer Sasha Waltz is one of the most striking name in the "dance theater" scene. The concept of her work "Bodies" (Körper) is based on the confrontation and conflict of the body with bodies, with images and with movement. In this very bittersweet and strong work compelling stage pictures and impressive compositions are emphasized with the music of Hans Peter Kuhn.
HASHIRIGAKI
Theater Vidy-Laussane E.T.E /Switzerland
Date : 20-21 May
Venue: Opera House Grand Hall
Heiner
Goebbels is a German composer who endlessly searches new forms in his music
and reflects an unusual harmony of action, sound and text. In "Hashirigaki"
which is a Japanese word and means "to pass by in a hurry," Goebbels, as
the director of the piece, is going through a new challenge with tunes,
sounds and words. In this visual as well as textual creation the Canadian
piano player Mare Goyette, the Swedish dancer-singer Carlotta Engelkes and
the Japanese koto player Yumoko Tanaka are interpreting lines from Gertude
Stein's "The Making of Americas." An exotic, mystic and humorous performance.
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THE LANGUAGE OF THE BIRDS/ (CELEBRATING
30th YEAR OF IFCA)
Plasticiens Volant (Street Theater) / France
Date : 25 - 26 May
Place: Istiklal Street and Taksim Square
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In a sensational parade of the giant, sympathetic and colorful birds enriched with dance, music and fireworks, this special event brings together the world's most dynamic street theater with the inhabitants of the city. The parade will start from the Istiklal Street (Galatasaray) and will end with the performance of the birds at Taksim Square. The birds will search for a new King for their Kingdom...From 7 to 70 everybody will be a part of this magical Kingdom. Plasticiens Volants was one of the two street theater groups which participated at the closing ceremony of the Barcelona Olympic Games. In 2000 they were invited to take part in the Opening Ceremony of Sydney Olympic Games.
To You Birdie, (PHEDRA)
The Wooster Group/USA
Date : 31 May, 01-04 June
Venue: Enka Theater Hall
The
Wooster Group has played a pivotal role in bringing technologically sophisticated
and evocative usus of sound, film and video in the realm of contemporary
theater. This famous group is coming to Istanbul with their latest work;
an adaptation of Racine's'classical play "Phedre". It is a blend of dance,
theater and "soap opera" mannerisms. The group consistently attracts a diverse,
international audience. Before coming to Istanbul The Wooster Group will
have the European premier of "Phedra" at Le Festival d'Automne in Paris.
It will also be presented in London. Istanbul and Kaaitheater in Brussels.
This production is directed by Elizabeth LeCompte and features Willem Dafoe
and Kate Valk. Dafoe has been an Oscar nominee with his recent films such
as "The English Patient" and "Shadow of the Vampire" and Kate Valk is an
Obie Award winner.
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32th INTERNATIONAL ISTANBUL MUSIC FESTIVAL
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JUNE 4 - JULY 1 2004 |
Organized by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts which was founded in 1973 under the leadership of Dr. Nejat F. Eczacibasi, the Istanbul Festival has aimed at including in its program the finest examples of artistic creativity in all disciplines of art from both Turkey and abroad.
The Istanbul Festival was accredited as
a member of European Festivals Association in 1977. 
In 29 years, the Festival has hosted world renowned artists & groups from La Scala Philharmonic (Muti), New York Philharmonic (Kurt Masur & Zubin Mehta), Berlin Philharmonic to Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra (Sawallisch), Dresden Philharmonic and The Soloists, Orchestra and Chorus of the Mariinsky Theater (Kirov Opera); from Orpheus Chamber Orchestra (Kremer) to Scottish Chamber Orchestra (Mackerras & Hickox); from Tokyo String Quartet to Hilliard Ensemble; from Aldo Ciccolini to Ivo Pogorelich; from Yehudi Menuhin to Itzhak Perlman; from Julian Lloyd Webber to Mischa Maisky; from Narciso Yepes to Christopher Parkening; from Leyla Gencer to Montserrat Caballé and Elisabeth Scwartkopf; from Bolshoi Ballet to American Ballet Theater and to Mark Morris, Mehmet Sander, Kibbutz dance companies; and such traditional music groups as Istanbul Oriental Ensemble of Burhan Ocal, Kudsi Erguner's Tac Mahal project and Whirling Dervishes.
Within the context of the 7th Centennial celebration of the Founding of the Ottoman Empire, Vivaldi's Bajazed opera was selected for an exclusive performance. World famous violinist, director and musicologist Fabio Biondi brought this lengthy opera to a powerful two and a half hour performance. Attracting a great deal of attention, this world premiere version of Bajazed was staged at the Hagia Eirene Museum for the 27th International Music Festival.
In 1992, the Foundation was awarded the "Trophée Internationale des Arts et de la Culture" by Institute International de Promotion et de Prestige of UNESCO.
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Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra and Chorus | 19:30 |
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London Philharmonic Orchestra | 19:30 |
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11th INTERNATIONAL ISTANBUL JAZZ FESTIVAL
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8 - 18 JULY 2004 Incorporating many forms of music, like jazz, pop rock, World Music and electronica, the festival offers great musical experiences at the vibrant venues and clubs of Istanbul |
Jazz fans in Turkey, will most readily remember the 8th of July 1984. On that very day, hearing that Chick Corea and Steve Kujala were going to give a concert in Ataturk Cultural Center as part of the Istanbul Festival, they had raided the box offices, and tickets were immediately sold out. On the day of the concert there was an unprecedented crowd outside the ACC, and many people missed it as there were no tickets left. Chick Corea made his own surprise at the end of the concert when he brought Gayle Moran on stage. This unforgettable concert was the beginning of things to come. It was a reminder that jazz should occupy a bigger part in the Istanbul Festival, and that the musical spectrum of the Festival should be extended to cover many other musical styles.
As years went by the emphasis on jazz in the Istanbul Festival increased. The first real rock concerts in Istanbul were held in the Open-air Theater as part of the Istanbul Festival program. The number of concerts under the heading of jazz, rock and pop grew in number every year. Then the line was crossed in 1988 and the legendary Miles Davis presented unforgettable musical feasts in the Open-air Theater three nights in a row. He was followed by Dizzy Gillespie, the Modern Jazz Quartet, Stan Getz, Ornette Coleman and many others. In 1993, the number of concerts under the title Jazz/ Pop/folk had reached 14. This section itself had grown far beyond the framework of the festival. The same year, the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts held the first stadium concert in Turkey (Bryan Adams), and then played host to Sting and the Scorpions in the Inönü Stadium.
As the years went by, " jazz " also went beyond the limits of its literal meaning, and the Board of Directors of the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts announced that the 1st International Istanbul Jazz Festival was to be held as a separate event. The festival was planned to be an activity embracing concerts of many styles of music in addition to jazz; like rock, pop, blues, reggae, new age, etc. It would surpass the boundaries of the concert sites, and question the boundary separating the people who produce music from those who consume it. In short, it would be more than a series of concerts. The result has been seven years of success with over 250 concerts by hundreds of performers and guest artists at ten different venues and clubs…A jubilant festival taking place in the very heart of the city!
One of the best organized festivals in Europe, the International Istanbul Jazz Festival, has brought renowned artists like Eric Clapton, Lou Reed, Bryan Ferry, Massive Attack, Bjork, Deep Forest, Dead Can Dance, Loreena McKennitt, Suzanne Vega, Patti Smith, Bobby McFerrin, Randy Crawford, The Manhattan Transfer, Jan Garbarek, Keith Jarrett, Wynton Marsalis, Goran Bregovich, Joshua Redman, Brad Mehldau to Istanbul's music lovers. With its boundless energy it has become one of the most important events on the Istanbul cultural scene.
The International Istanbul Jazz Festival, organized by the Istanbul Foundation For Culture and Arts, will take place from the 5th through the 20th of July, 2002. The festival, in addition to standard and contemporary jazz acts, includes many other forms of music in the program, from rock to pop, Salsa to Rai, electronica to acid jazz and hip hop. This event offers a remarkable variety of great music experiences at the vibrant venues and clubs of Istanbul.
The International Istanbul Jazz Festival is a member of European Jazz Festivals Organization (EJFO) and over the past 8 years has hosted hundreds of renowned artists from all over the world.
Festival's season will encounter the audiences on the streets, in the lively clubs and at the finest venues in Istanbul. Concerts will again be held at the monumental Open Ar Theater, freeing the spirit of music from conventional concert halls.
In summer 2002, get ready to encounter the shows from worldwide headliners as well as discovering upcoming talents!
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