The Presidential Symphony Orchestra (CSO) will bring two centuries of artistic heritage to audiences in Europe and the United States during its 200th anniversary season. Under the program announced by Minister Ersoy, the orchestra will perform in Bucharest, Prague, Vienna and New York.
Program to begin in Bucharest
The CSO's first concert abroad will take place at the Bucharest National Opera House on November 3, 2026. Bujor Hoinic will conduct the concert dedicated to Republic Day.
The Bucharest program will feature Ferit Tüzün's "Turkish Capriccio," Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 20 and Bujor Hoinic's symphonic poem "Angora."
Stops in Prague and Vienna
The CSO's European tour will begin in March 2027. Conducted by Cemi'i Can Deliorman, the orchestra will perform at the Dvořák Hall of Prague's Rudolfinum on March 29 and at the Vienna Konzerthaus on March 31.
The tour, featuring cellist Mischa Maisky as soloist, will include Ferit Tüzün's "Nasreddin Hodja Suite," Antonín Dvořák's Cello Concerto and Dmitri Shostakovich's Symphony No. 10.
Holding the Prague concert in the Dvořák Hall will give Antonín Dvořák's work a special significance within the program. The repertoire the orchestra will present on its European tour will also be performed for audiences in Ankara on March 26.
Finale at Carnegie Hall
The international program of the CSO's 200th anniversary season will conclude with a concert at Carnegie Hall in New York on September 21, 2027. Cemi'i Can Deliorman will conduct the concert, whose program details will be announced in the coming months.
International names in the Ankara program
Throughout its 200th anniversary season, the orchestra will also host internationally renowned conductors and soloists in Ankara. The season program will feature a repertoire of works performed in leading concert halls around the world, as well as artists from different countries.
Renowned conductors and soloists will meet audiences in Ankara on the CSO stage throughout the season.