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Beyoğlu Kültür Yolu Festivali - Sinan Operası
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Beyoğlu Kültür Yolu Festivali - Sinan Operası
The work takes the events that occurred during the construction of Mihrimah Sultan and Süleymaniye mosques, great works of art of Turkish history by the Imperial Architect Sinan who lived during the period of Süleiman the Magnificient, and the most resplendent periods of the Ottoman Empire on the stage of the opera. The 7 years of construction phase of the Süleymaniye, the work of mastership of Sinan, the formation of negative opinion on Sinan for the project, the Iranian expedition, and the emergence of Süleymaniye Mosque like the sun are depicted with splendid scenes.
Bertan Rona wrote the libretto of the opera, Sinan, based on Halit Refiğ’s work, “Koca Sinan”. The music of the work is by Hasan Uçarsu, one of the prominent composers of Türkiye. The conductor Zdarvko Lazarov will conduct the İstanbul State Opera and Ballet Orchestra for the work.
Staging: Vincenzo Grisostomi Travaglini
Director’s Consultant: Ravivaddhana Monipong Sisowath
Scenic Design: Zeki Sarayoğlu
Costume Design: Serdar Başbuğ
Light Design: Giovanni Pirandello
Choir Conductor: Volkan Akko
NOTES ON AKM EVENTS
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AKM Management reserves the right not to admit those who are considered unsuitable for the event by giving them refunds.
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In accordance with the circular letter, “Mandatory PCR Test” dated 14.01.2022 issued by the Republic of Türkiye, Ministry of Internal Affairs, it has been decided on the advice of the Coronavirus Science Committee that, due to the recent course of the coronavirus pandemic and its effects on public health, it is no longer necessary to have PCR test scans prior to attending events such as concerts, cinema, or theatre.
During The Event
During the concert, recording with cameras, mobile phones, and other recording equipment is forbidden. Recording devices will not be allowed in the venues.
The events are suitable for participants aged 7 and over.
Once the event begins, no visitors will be allowed in the venue.
Venue Rules
It is required for visitors to arrive and be ready at the entrance 1 hour prior to the event.
The concert halls may change for reasons beyond control. AKM management is sure to change the seating layout, ensuring they assign the spectators a new seat in the changed venue that is closest to the prior ticket number. Purchased tickets will not be refunded due to the change of venue.
Guests are required to comply with the stated seating layout; they are obliged not to change their seats during the event.
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