Turkish classical pianist-composer Tuluyhan Uğurlu will perform the first concert of his upcoming album later this month at İstanbul’s famous Grand Bazaar, news agencies reported last week.
Uğurlu, best known for his thematic music that takes the history of İstanbul and Turkey as his subject matter, will kick off a series of celebrations marking the 550th anniversary of the historic building with a concert scheduled for Dec. 26.
Uğurlu’s new album, titled “Sonsuza Kadar İstanbul” (İstanbul Forever), is a continuation of the composer’s 2006 work “Dünya Başkenti İstanbul” or “A World Capital — İstanbul,” which he has performed for audiences in around 250 concerts in Turkey and abroad, the Anatolia news agency reported.
A customary characteristic of all Uğurlu concerts, a visual show that complements the music with snapshots of İstanbul, will again be featured during the Grand Bazaar concert, Anatolia said.
The Grand Bazaar, built in 1461, during the rule of Sultan Mehmet II, will turn 550 in 2011, which will be celebrated with several cultural events at the historic building. The bazaar, one of the most significant tourist attractions of the old city, is normally closed on Sundays, but will be opened on Dec. 26 especially for this event, Anatolia reported.
The gigantic bazaar, which has 65 streets and 22 gates, attracts around 300,000 visitors daily to its 3,300 stores.
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