World Premiere of Yalçın Tura’s Piano Concerto

100 Years of Turkish Republic Concert

Yunus Emre Institute in London, 10 Maple Street, W1T 5HA, London, UK

In celebration of the Republic of Turkey’s centenary, the Yunus Emre Institute London and the Turkish Embassy in London are hosting the “100 Years of Turkish Republic Concert & World Premiere of Yalçın Tura’s Piano Concerto” at the Royal College of Music on 28 October 2023. This event will feature the world premiere of Turkish composer Yalçın Tura’s latest piano concerto, performed by pianist Pınar Çelik Warsi and the London Chamber Orchestra. The concert, conducted by Hasan Niyazi Tura, will also showcase Hasan Niyazi Tura’s compositions and pay tribute to both Turkish and British classical musical heritage. The London Chamber Orchestra, founded in 1921, is the UK’s first professional chamber orchestra and has a rich history of promoting new musical voices.