İzmir State Symphony Orchestra
Music soothes violent feelings, says veteran conductor
Veteran musician and conductor Professor Rengim Gökmen says that music is an art that soothes harsh and violent feelings of human beings and penetrates into their souls.
Turkish Armenian named Istanbul State Opera and Ballet director
The Turkish Armenian conductor of the Istanbul State Opera and Ballet Theater choir, Kevork Tavityan, has been named the new director general of the theater.
Tavityan was appointed to the position when the former director, ?amil Gökberk, retired after reaching the age limit.