Muharrem Aslan - Sounds of Anatolia

Experience an intimate solo performance by Muharrem Aslan, where the bağlama unfolds layered melodies, modal colour, intricate rhythms and contemporary sonic exploration rooted in Anatolian tradition. Aslan presents a program blending original compositions with contemporary interpretations, exploring the evolving language of the bağlama and its distinctive microtonal expression. The concert will also feature music from Aslan’s new album, 10 Songs. 10 Rhythms. 1 Journey., with its official release on 30 October. The album explores ten original compositions through ten distinct rhythmic structures, with selected works from the album featured as part of the evening’s program. Central to Aslan’s musical approach is fourtemolo, a technique he developed that enables two independent melodic lines to be performed simultaneously on the bağlama, expanding the instrument’s sonic range and musical vocabulary. Sounds of Anatolia presents tradition not as a fixed form, but as a living and evolving musical language—one that carries memory while opening pathways to new artistic possibilities.