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Concerts by foreign artists, interrupted by the pandemic, have returned to normal. World-famous names meet with the audience in different parts of Türkiye for concerts throughout the summer, but rising prices around the world make the organization of such big stars very costly.

The 30th Istanbul Jazz Festival invites the audience to explore and experience innovative work all around the city with close to 40 concerts by more than 200 local and international acts.

For this year's festival, some of the most beloved venues are set to host music lovers once again along with newer ones.

AIMA Music Festival, organized by the Ayvalık International Music Academy (AIMA), will start on June 8 with a concert by O DA TEKFEN Brass Band. The event will present a feast of classical music and jazz, featuring a total of 12 concerts free of charge at the Ayvalık Municipality Büyük Park Amphitheater through Sept 24.

Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IBB) City Orchestra will give a concert on Feb 10 at the Cemal Reşit Rey (CRR) Concert Hall, performing the songs of the legendary pop group ABBA. The concert, to be conducted by Üstüner Büyükgönenç, will begin at 8 pm. The event is free of charge.

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Thousands of people, masked and tested for the coronavirus, packed inside a Paris arena for a concert on May 29 as part of a public health experiment to prepare France to host big events again.

The show at AccorHotels Arena in eastern Paris features 1980s French rock band Indochine and DJ Etienne de Crecy. But the attention was mostly on the concert-goers.

Young Polish composer and musician Hania Rani, one of the notable young names of neoclassical music, will meet Turkish audience at PSM Online on Feb 19 with a very special repertoire.

The concert will start at 8.30 pm and will be available until 23.59 pm.

Tickets are on sale on passo.com.tr. 

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After cancellation of public events such as concerts in the context of precautions against coronavirus in Turkey, the country's musicians start to give online concerts, attracting hundreds and thousands of viewers.

The Athens Wind Orchestra will be performing a free open-air concert in Monastiraki Square in downtown Athens on Tuesday, February 25, in the context of the city's Carnival celebrations dedicated to youngsters. Starting at 1 p.m., the orchestra will be creating a festive mood with upbeat music for children and families.

Berlin-based composer, musician and producer Nils Frahm, renowned as an electronic music pioneer for his innovative approach to the piano, will appear at the Athens Concert Hall on Tuesday, September 24. The show is part of a world tour titled "All Melody." Tickets range from 25 to 55 euros and can be purchased via the venue's website.

Grande dame of the piano Elisabeth Leonskaja performs sonatas by Franz Schubert, considered the ideal music for this formidable performer, at the Athens Concert Hall on Wednesday, March 27. The recital starts at 8.30 p.m. Tickets cost 38 and 60 euros.