Fazil Say's Istanbul symphony Moldovan premiere
The National Symphony Orchestra of Moldova's public broadcaster, Teleradio-Moldova (TRM), under the baton of conductor Andrei Zapșa, performed the symphony "Istanbul" by contemporary Turkish composer Fazil Say for the first time in Moldova.
The event, titled "An Evening on the Bosphorus," was organized at the National Museum of Art of Moldova, and admission was free. The Turkish Ambassador to Chișinău was also among the spectators.
The symphony "Istanbul," inspired by the city that connects two continents, was the choice of conductor Andrei Zapșa.
"It captivated me on first listen, and I truly believe Fazil Say is a major name on the world music stage. I'm very happy that we have the opportunity to bring him to our local music-loving audience," said conductor Andrei Zapșa.
Admission to the concert was free. Attendees enjoyed the harmonies of contemporary music with echoes of traditional Turkish music.
"We came to enjoy a beautiful evening."
"We love concerts like this, and our family friends are performing, so we support them."
"It is an honor for us that the TRM symphony orchestra is participating in this cultural event. In a period when borders are being redrawn in Europe and throughout the world, culture remains a bridge to others across distances," stated the Director General of Teleradio-Moldova (TRM), Vlad Țurcanu.
"I very much hope that eventually we will have the opportunity to give the national premiere of the oratorio 'Nazim' by the same composer, a deeply moving work," says conductor Andrei Zapșa.
Fazil Say is an internationally acclaimed composer from Turkey. In 2008, he was appointed 'cultural ambassador' by the European Union.
Translation by Iurie Tataru
