Leyla Pınar

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Leyla Pınar is a Turkish harpsichordist and musicologist. She is the founder and artistic director of the Istanbul Barok ensemble and the International Istanbul Baroque Music Festival, which she founded in 1994. Pınar also teaches in the Drama and Music Department of Yıldız Technical University in Istanbul.

Leyla Pınar
Background information
Birth nameLeyla Pınar
BornIstanbul, Turkey
OriginIstanbul, Turkey
GenresBaroque Opera
Instrument(s)Organ, piano, harpsichord
WebsiteIstanbul Barok, @istanbul_barok

"Istanbul Barok"

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Istanbul Barok was founded by Leyla Pınar in 1975, initially as harpsichord, violin and flute trio. In 1995, she expanded the group to an international touring ensemble performing concerts, opera, and ballet featuring baroque music.

Recordings

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  • Leyla Pinar: Clavecin. Label: Pavane ADW 7225
  • Leyla Pinar: Yeni Bir Deyiş. Label: Night And Day
  • Leyla Pinar & İstanbul Barok: Osmanlı Barok Müziği (Ottoman Baroque Music). Label: Kalan

References

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