Foyer Matinee: Hovanissian & Gultekin

TRADITIONAL MELODIES AND ORIGINAL COMPOSITIONS

Vardan Hovanissian en Emre Gültekin introduce Adana, their first album as a duo, that has been widely acclaimed by national and international media. Adana is a howling lamentation, celebrating the sound of Armenian duduk accompanied by the Turkish saz.

"Reconciling two vibrant musical cultures on a sensitive anniversary. The playing is exquisite, the mood contemplative and nostalgic, drawing on folk melodies, poems and original pieces celebrating miners and murdered journalist Hrant Dink. High Class." The Guardian/The Observer

Sunday morning, 11 am. The day starts with a short stroll and the purchase of a colourful bouquet at the weekly flower market on the Kouter. Then, make your way into the Handelsbeurs. A glass of sparkling wine in your hand, you join the crowd of eclectic music lovers in search of the best spot. And then, the music plays. Right till the very last notes. Yet another great Foyer Matinee.