Evrim Demirel

Evrim Demirel is one of the renowned composers of the young generation in Turkey. He has been a leading figure in using non-western instruments with a western approach. Demirel is known for his citations of styles and using of diverse elements, considered by some as post-modern. He composed an opera about Hittites, an ancient civilisation of eastern Anatolia. Demirel integrates elements of different traditions in his own idiom.

 

As a jazz pianist, Demirel’s ensemble offers a modern fusion of Turkish music and jazz.

 

He has received "European Composer Award 2022"  with his orchestral work "Ottoman Miniatures No:2"