One of Istanbul's iconic art venues, the IBB CRR Concert Hall, will host young horn artist Bora Demir, who has stood out with his international successes, on Saturday evening, February 8. Despite his young age, Bora Demir, who has worked with the most prestigious orchestras in Europe and has made a name for himself with his extraordinary technique and musical expression, will be accompanied by the CRR Symphony Orchestra, conducted by orchestra conductor Nil Venditti.
Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM) Cemal Reşit Rey (CRR) Concert Hall continues to bring talented artists and good music to the city. On Saturday, February 8, young horn artist Bora Demir will take the stage at CRR. The artist will be accompanied by the CRR Symphony Orchestra, conducted by orchestra conductor Nil Venditti. Demir will perform Richard Strauss' Horn Concerto No. 1 at the concert, combining the subtle narrative of the piece with his powerful wind tone. Concert tickets can be purchased from the CRR box office and Biletix.
DEBUSSY AND STRAUSS IN THE FIRST PART
The concert will begin with Claude Debussy’s “Prelude to Pan’s Afternoon.” Inspired by the poem of the same name by Mallarmé, one of the important poets of French literature, this prelude is known for Debussy’s elegant musical approach to nature and imaginary scenes. The work reflects the composer’s innovative style in orchestral writing. In the first part, Richard Strauss’s Horn Concerto No. 1 in E flat Major, Op. 11 will also be performed. Written by Strauss when he was only 18 years old, this concerto reveals the young composer’s brilliant orchestral language and strong melodic lines. The concerto will be performed by Bora Demir, a horn player who has achieved worldwide success. Demir has already achieved the success of sharing the same stage with prestigious ensembles and important conductors such as the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra and the Frankfurt Radio Orchestra at a young age.
CHAPTER TWO WITH SHOSTAKOVICH
In the second part of the concert, Dmitri Shostakovich's Symphony No. 1 in F minor, Op. 10 will be presented to music lovers. Completed by the composer at the age of 19, this symphony represents Shostakovich's first major breakthrough in his career. Reflecting a young composer's sense of humor, innovative orchestration skills, and respect for traditional themes, the work combines modern and classical textures.
