New Music Miami Festival presents FIU Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Grzegorz Nowak, and NODUS Ensemble on January 31, 2014 at 7:30 pm, featuring works by Orlando Jacinto Garcia, Juan Vasquez, Fredrick Kaufman, Paula Matthusen, Rick Snow, Krzesimir Debski, and Federico Garcia (Bajo el hechizo for marimba, guitar, and piano). more info…
KUSP 88.9 will be rebroadcasting the "Popular Baroque Revival" concert on Friday, January 31, 2014 between 8-10 pm Pacific Time. This will be a taped broadcast of the concert as part of the Santa Cruz Baroque Festival on May 11, 2013. Read more
The FIU Miami Guitar Orchestra, directed by Mesut Ozgen, will present its inaugural concert "Soundscapes" at the Wolfsonian FIU in Miami Beach, Florida on Friday, November 22, 2013 at 7:00 pm more...
FIU Miami Guitar Orchestra
Dear friends, I am happy to report that I just got a great job offer from Miami and joined the music faculty at Florida International University School of Music as director of guitar studies and FIU Guitar Ensemble beginning with the Fall 2013. Read more
Mesut's new composition "Istanbul Espresso" for guitar orchestra with soprano, mandolin, electric guitar and bass was premiered in the SCGO Concert "Sinfonia de Guitarra" on May 24, 2013.
Mesut's new composition "Istanbul Express" for soprano, two flutes, cello, and piano was premiered by Lars Johannesson, flute, Alissa Roedig, piccolo, Sheila Willey-Hannon, soprano, Amy Brodo, cello, and Susan Bruckner, piano in the SC Chamber Players Concerts "Orient Express" Read more