World-renowned artists hosted in Istanbul 2022
throughout the year Istanbul, which hosts many music, theatre, jazz, cinema, art and youth festivals, Star fans from Yusuf Islam to Robert De Niro, from Nick Kave to Tom Odell, from Dany Brillant to Pink Martini met with their fans.
Batsheva Ensemble, directed by contemporary choreographer Ohad Naharin for 28 years, took the stage at Cemal Reşit Rey Concert Hall on April 28-29. The ensemble interpreted his work “Decadance”.
Maguy Marin, one of the pioneers of the new movement dance in France, presented his masterpiece May B, which he has staged all over the world for 40 years since he put it on the stage in 1981, to the art lovers of Istanbul. The work, designed by the artist inspired by the texts of Samuel Beckett, was presented to art lovers on May 27 at the Cemal Reşit Rey Concert Hall.
Robert de Niro met with Turkish press
World famous actor Robert De Niro, He arrived in Istanbul on 26 June. The Oscar-winning actor, who took part in many films, including “The Father”, “Taxi Driver” and “The Irishman”, answered the questions about him at the press conference.
Zurich Ballet’s “Anna Karenina” teacher met with art lovers in Istanbul on 27-28 June. As part of the celebrations of the 50th anniversary of the Istanbul Art Foundation Culture (İKSV), a team of 83 people, with 45 dancers and an opera singer, came to Turkey for the paradise show. 2 child dancers and 8 supporting actors from Turkey joined the team.
July’s guests were Tom Odell, Dianne Reeves and Pink Martini
One of the most listened songs of the last period with the song “Another Love” in his album released 10 years ago.indie pop artist Tom Odell He met his fans at KüçükÇiftlik Park on July 1st. British singer and songwriter, whose real name is Thomas Peter Odell, has interpreted his popular songs.
Dianne Reeves, who is considered among the legendary names chosen by jazz and who is the winner of 5 Grammy Awards, gave a concert at the “29th Istanbul Jazz Festival” organized by İKSV. The artist, who took the Stage Theater at Harbiye Cemil Topuzlu Open Air on July 5, “Spain”, “Morning Has Broken”, “I’m All Smiles”, “I Remember”, “Minuano”, “Our Love Is Here To Stay”, “Triste “, “Cafe” and “Nada Sera Como Antes”.
Melody Gardot, the romantic and melancholic voice of jazz, also gave a concert at the 29th Istanbul Jazz Festival. The artist took the stage at Harbiye Cemil Topuzlu Open Air Theater on 7 July.
American rock band Pink Martini As part of his European tour, he met his fans at Harbiye Cemil Topuzlu Open Air Theater on July 26. The world-famous ensemble performed the Turkish songs “Katibim” and Yıldırım Gürses’s “Aşkım Bahardı”, as well as the songs “Je ne veux pas travailler”, “Quizas, Quizas, Quizas”, “Amado Mio” and “Ninna Nanna”. interpreted a wide repertoire of
Nick Cave and Dany Brilliant gave unforgettable concerts
The famous British band Arctic Monkeys interpreted their popular songs at the concert on 11 August.
Tunisian-born French artist Dany Brillant met with music lovers from Istanbul on 13 August. Master artist Harbiye Cemil Topuzlu sang her songs blending jazz, swing, Latin and French chanson styles at the concert at the Open Air Stage.
Australian rock band Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds took the stage in Istanbul on August 21 as part of İKSV’s 50th anniversary. The band performed in concert, including “Get Ready for Love”, “Here Goes My Beautiful World”, “From It to Infinity”, “Hey Guys”, “Jubilee Street”, “Light Horses”, “I Need You” and “Mercy Seat”. interpreted the repertoire.
Grammy award-winning artist Buika finally gave a concert at the Beyoğlu Culture Road Festival by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. The artist, who took the stage at AKM on August 26 and 27, sang his popular songs, including “Cisne Blanco”, “Te Busque”, “Salvaora”, “No Habra Nadie en el Mundo” and “Yo me lo Merezco”.
Ashley Nicolette Frangipane, a young American singer loved by Halsey, met her fans in Istanbul on September 3 as part of her “Love and Power” tour.
Italian tenor Alessandro Safina gave a concert in Istanbul on 25 November, as well as in Antalya and Ankara. Admiring the meeting with Neapolitan, opera and pop songs, Safina sang in Italian and Turkish at the song concerts “Bile Bile”, the lyrics and composition of which belonged to Sezen Aksu.
Yusuf Islam gave his first concert in Turkey
American jazz artist Stacey Kent gave a concert on October 10 at AKM as part of the “Beyoğlu Culture Road Festival” organized by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. The famous artist, who sang her popular songs, said that she went to Istanbul again after the big tour.
British musician Yusuf Islam He gave his first concert in Turkey as part of the Beyoğlu Cultural Road Festival organized by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
The artist, who left his mark on the 1960s and 1970s with the albums you made and chose to become a Muslim in 1977, performed “Moonshadow”, “Morning Has Broken” in concerts at CSO Ada Ankara on October 23 and at Istanbul AKM on October 19. , “Dear”, “Father & Son”, “Wild World” and “Peace Train” has interpreted a repertoire among them.