PROJECTS

Askin Ensemble

Askin Ensemble was founded by Cihat Askin in 2007, with an aim to fulfill the needs of variety of quality music, develop chamber music projects, bring an exceptional interpretation to music and to support growing young musicians. Askin Ensemble has a structure to accept new formations such as ethnic music traditions, besides classical music. The ensemble has realized its first project in honour of Faik Canselen, one of the first composers of the republic period. The same year, they accompanied Cihat Askin in his album Istanbulin ; and in April 2008, they shared the same stage with the world-renowned violinist Ida Haendel. Besides national tours and performances, the Maastricht and Amsterdam Concertgebouw concert, which Cihat Askin participated as a soloist and conductor, has been recorded for the radio. Askin Ensemble takes support from the young and creative musicians of its own and carries on work independently.

Photo by: Tolga GULEN / Sait Halimpasa Residence