Mesut Özgen has developed a strong interest in early music, particularly through performances on lute and Baroque guitar and studies of historical Baroque and Renaissance performance practices.
Lux Musica Baroque Ensemble
1999–2013
Performed lute and Baroque guitar with the Lux Musica Baroque Ensemble.
Arizona State University Baroque Ensemble
1995–1998
Performed lute and Baroque guitar with the Arizona State University Baroque Ensemble.
Mesut Özgen studied historical performance practices with distinguished musicians specializing in early music and period instruments.
Harpsichord, 1999
Lute, 1996
Harpsichord, 1995
Keyboard, 1994
Keyboard, 1992
Violin, 1992
Through performance and specialized study, Mesut Özgen’s work with early music has expanded his understanding of historical instruments, performance practices, and the musical traditions that continue to influence classical guitar.