Fikret Karakaya will be giving a masterclass on 24 and 25 May, from 10 am to 3 pm. It will take place at the Centre des Musiciens du Monde. The aim will be to work on musicality, phrasing, intonation, understanding makams and so on.

Here’s how the masterclasses will work:

You bring your instrument and two or three pieces from the Ottoman/Turkish repertoire, with the scores. You will play them in front of Mr Karakaya, and he will advise you on ways of interpreting, on lʼintonation, phrasing, etc.

Places are limited, and I would ask you to book your place as soon as possible, before it is full, as well as paying the money for this masterclass. To do this, write to royerartusonicolas@gmail.com.

Price of the masterclass: $200 for the two days

You can also attend the masterclass as a listener for $50 for both days.