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Montreal concert brings Istanbul's musical heritage to Canada for Türkiye's Republic Day
Montreal audiences heard the kanun and the kemenche at "Le Voyage Musical d'Istanbul," a concert held Sunday as part of events marking the 103rd anniversary of the Republic of Türkiye. The Turkish Consulate General in Montreal said the evening was organized with Turquebec and Canada Young Musicians.
Music lovers in Montreal got a taste of Istanbul on Sunday as a concert titled "Le Voyage Musical d'Istanbul" (Istanbul's Musical Journey) brought traditional Turkish instruments to a Canadian stage, the Consulate General of Türkiye in Montreal said.
The concert was part of events marking the 103rd anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Türkiye and was organized in cooperation with Turquebec and Canada Young Musicians, according to the consulate.
Kanun, kemenche and a guest artist
Didem Başar played the kanun, a plucked zither, and Binnaz Çelik played the kemenche, a small bowed string instrument. Hülya Demirel joined them as the guest artist named on the concert poster.
"We experienced Istanbul's musical culture in Montreal," the consulate said, thanking the artists and everyone who contributed to the concert.
Photos released by the consulate show the trio performing on a stage lit in red, in front of a screen displaying the concert poster, as well as members of the audience following the performance.
Photos: Consulate General of Türkiye in Montreal
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