Turkish ambassador hosts cultural concert in Athens

Turkish pianist Nazli Hacialioglu and Greek clarinetist Thanasis Vasilopulos performed together in the “Ege Esintileri” (“Aegean Breeze”) concert in Athens.

The event featured a blend of Turkish and Greek songs, symbolizing the growing cultural collaboration between the two countries.

Türkiye’s Ambassador to Athens, Cagatay Erciyes, hosted the concert, which showcased musical traditions from both countries.

Ambassador Erciyes discussed the positive trend in Turkish-Greek relations in his opening speech. He noted that this rapprochement is reflected in various fields, including the economy, trade, and culture.

“This concert is a step towards strengthening Turkish-Greek relations,” Erciyes said. “I hope to see more culture, arts and music cooperation between our countries.”

During the concert, Hacialioglu and Vasilopulos performed a diverse repertoire.

The audience enjoyed popular Turkish pieces such as “Sen gelmez oldun” (“You don’t come anymore”), “Kardesin duymaz” (“Your brother doesn’t hear”), “Fikrimin Ince Gulu” (“The delicate rose of my thoughts”), “Ah Istanbul,” and “Yigidim Aslanim” (“My brave lion”).

The program also included several Greek songs, creating a rich, cross-cultural musical experience.