Talk: From Beethoven’s 9th to Kâtibim | Mine Doğantan Dack

Join us at Yunus Emre Enstitüsü – London on 8 May 2025, at 7 PM, for a stimulating musical evening entitled “From Beethoven’s 9th to Kâtibim: Mutual Musical Influences” with Professor Dr Mine Doğantan Dack, whose work seamlessly integrates scholarly depth with artistic expression.

Professor Doğantan Dack will begin the evening by discussing the profound importance of musical practices for humanity, reflecting critically on whether music truly serves as a universal language, as commonly asserted.

She will then explore the intricate mutual influences between Turkish and European art musics, illustrating these exchanges through selected works of prominent Western composers. Professor Doğantan Dack will delve into the sophisticated musical culture of the late Ottoman court, shedding light on classical music practices during the transformative period of the early Turkish Republic.

Against this historical and cultural backdrop, she will guide the audience through a curated listening experience, prompting thoughtful reflection on the meaning of instrumental music, the nuanced process of attentive listening, and the connections between musical expression and cultural identity.

Professor Dr Mine Doğantan Dack is an internationally renowned musicologist and accomplished concert pianist, currently teaching Performance Studies at the University of Cambridge. Born in Istanbul, she studied Philosophy at Boğaziçi University, Piano Performance at the Juilliard School (BM, MM), and earned her PhD in Musicology from Columbia University, New York. Her illustrious career includes performances as a soloist and chamber musician in prestigious venues across the USA, UK, Germany, France, and Turkey. Professor Doğantan Dack has participated in prominent events such as the Mozart Bicentennial Festival in New York and recorded for leading radio networks. She is also the founder of the Marmara Piano Trio and has received awards for her significant contributions to research in chamber music performance. Her scholarly works extensively explore expressive musical performance, recorded music philosophy, and the lived experiences of musicians.

The evening will conclude with a Q&A session, offering attendees the opportunity to engage directly with Prof Doğantan Dack, further enriching their understanding of the interplay between music, culture, and individual experience.

This talk forms part of the Arts & Culture Lecture Series organised by Yunus Emre Enstitüsü – London since 2017.

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