BU hosting string concert with Turkish twist
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Montreal-based musician Diderm Başar performs tonight at the Lorne Watson Recital Hall, where she’ll combine her traditional Turkish instrumentation with string players from Brandon University.
Başar began her education at the Istanbul Turkish Music State Conservatory at age 11 and eventually became a master of the kanun — a trapezoid-shaped string instrument that can be played solo or with an ensemble.
After moving to Canada in 2007, Başar now teaches at the Centre des Musiciens du Monde in Montreal, where she continues to explore the fusion of the kanun with Western classical music.
Diderm Başar performs tonight at BU. (Submitted/Youssef Shoufan)
Outside of the classroom, Başar has collaborated with high-profile orchestral groups and contributed to numerous recording sessions, eventually releasing her first solo album, “Levantine Rhapsody,” in 2020.
For Başar’s concert in Brandon, which begins at 7:30 p.m., she will be joined by BU assistant professors Kerry DuWors (violin), Leanne Zacharias (cello) and Marika Galea (double bass), who are all accomplished musicians in their own right.
DuWors is the winner of the 26th Eckhardt-Gramatté National Music Competition in 2003, while Galea was named one of CBC Music’s best 35 Canadian jazz artists under 35 in 2017.
Zacharias, meanwhile, plays widely as a soloist and has performed concerts at unorthodox sites, including art galleries, chimneys, stairwells and rowboats.
Tying all these string players together is percussionist Patrick Graham, who combines elements of Japanese, Indian, Irish and Mediterranean rhythms into his work.
“This is truly a dynamic and eclectic collection of musicians, all with the common trait of being superb at what they do,” BU dean of music Greg Gatien said in a Thursday news release. “I can’t wait to see and hear what they have in store for us on Friday night.”
Tonight’s pro series concert is a collaboration between BU and Virtuosi Concerts Inc., with CEO Jennifer Thiessen (viola) also scheduled to perform at the show.
General admission to this event is $20, although there is no charge for BU School of Music or Conservatory students. Tickets are available for purchase at the door.
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