ALQANTARA
a musical bridge between East and West
With Ozan Saritepe (guitar) and Göksel Yılmaz (Oud)
10 October · 12:15 hr · Veur Theater
What happens when guitar and Oud meet? In ALQANTARA, Ozan Sarıtepe and Gökşel Yılmaz bring together two instruments that represent different musical worlds, yet share a centuries-old history.
The name ALQANTARA means bridge – a fitting image for the duo’s musical journey. Their repertoire travels from Turkey and the Arab world to the Balkans, Spain and Argentina, featuring music by composers including Dowland, Piazzolla, Bartók and Granados.
Guitar and Oud come together in a colourful musical dialogue between East and West, tradition and innovation – familiar yet full of surprises.
With Ozan Saritepe (guitar) and Göksel Yılmaz (Oud)
12:15 hr, Veur Theater
Ozan Sarıtepe is a Turkish classical guitarist and composer, known for his colourful, expressive and passionate playing. As a recitalist, chamber musician and teacher, he has performed and given masterclasses at festivals, concert halls and conservatoires across Europe. Since 2017, he has also served as Artistic Co-Director of the Cyprus Guitar Festival. Find out more about Ozan Saritepe on his website.
Göksel Yılmaz is an oud player, composer and arranger whose musical roots lie in the Turkish and Arab traditions. Together with his ensemble, he has performed at festivals and concert halls in the Netherlands and abroad, including the Concertgebouw Amsterdam. His music brings together Eastern musical traditions with influences from jazz, blues and classical music. Find out more about Göksel Yilmaz on his website.
Festival Combo
Enjoy two concerts for €35 and save €6.
Tip: Want to explore these sounds yourself? At 2:00 p.m., Ozan Sarıtepe and Göksel Yılmaz lead the workshop Sounds and Colours of the East at the Dorpskerk. Join in or come and listen!