Istanbul 2018: A Concert of Music from Turkey by David's Harp

city illustration in black and white; A Concert of Music from Turkey by David's Harp
Thursday, May 3 2018, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Deane Carriage Barn
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Carriage Barn Concert Series—Spring 2018
Thursday, May 3 2018 7:00 PM Thursday, May 3 2018 9:00 PM America/New_York Istanbul 2018: A Concert of Music from Turkey by David's Harp OPEN TO THE PUBLIC | Philadelphia-based ensemble David's Harp presents music of contemporary Istanbul. Driving folk, haunting ballads, spirited dance tunes, and gritty songs of conflict and the struggles of urban life embody the cultural and musical richness of this cosmopolitan city on two continents. Deane Carriage Barn Bennington College

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC | Philadelphia-based ensemble David's Harp will present a exciting concert, showcasing the music of contemporary Istanbul. Driving folk music, plaintive and haunting ballads about love and betrayal, rousing and spirited dance tunes, and gritty songs of conflict and the struggles of urban life are all part of a soundscape that tells the story of this extraordinary city and its people. Istanbul's population is diverse and constantly evolving. Communities that have called it home for centuries share space with more recent arrivals, including thousands of refugees from Syria. Featuring songs in Turkish, Kurdish, Arabic, Armenian, Ladino (Judeo-Spanish), Hebrew, and Greek, David's Harp will spotlight the enormous cultural, musical, and multilingual richness of this cosmopolitan city on two continents. Light reception to follow the concert.

Musicians:

Joseph Alpar, voice, santouri, percussion
Brenda Corman Alpar '62, keyboard
Cynthia Folio, flute
Nick Millevoi, guitar