The Camerata Salzburg joins forces with Fazıl Say in a program that juxtaposes Viennese classicism with the contemporary works of the Turkish composer and pianist. Alongside Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 12, two works by Say introduce rhythms and motifs from the Anatolian tradition, while Schubert’s Symphony No. 5 reflects Mozart’s legacy in a personal and luminous style.
Camerata Salzburg
Gregory Ahss / Fazıl Say
© Fethi Karaduman
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Camerata Salzburg
Gregory Ahss / Fazıl Say
© Fethi Karaduman
© IGOR STUDIO
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Founded in 1952, the Camerata Salzburg is one of the leading interpreters of the classical repertoire, with a regular presence at major international festivals and concert halls. The program juxtaposes the heart of Viennese classicism with the contemporary compositions of Fazıl Say, one of the most original pianists and composers on the current scene.
His compositions introduce a musical language rooted in the Turkish musical tradition. The *Chamber Symphony*
stems from this inspiration, featuring irregular rhythms, references to Ottoman culture, and moments of introspection. Yürüyen Köşk
, on the other hand, evokes an episode linked to Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of modern Turkey, who had a house moved to save a tree: a symbolic gesture transformed into a musical narrative.
At the heart of the program, Mozart’s Concerto K 414 stands out for the natural flow of its music and the balance between the piano and the orchestra. In the second half, Schubert’s Symphony No. 5—one of his works most closely aligned with the Mozartian model—unfolds with a clear and light musical language, built on formal elegance and melodic freshness.