Author Archives : Mesut Ozgen

New CD “Anatolian Fantasy” available on January 25, 2013

Mesut's new CD "Anatolian Fantasy" will be released by Turquoise Guitar Editions on January 25.  This CD is a sequel to his first recording of folk inspired classical guitar music entitled "Troubadour," which included works by a number of composers. In this new album, all the music was written by Mesut, including not only solo but also chamber works, such as guitar duo, soprano-guitar duo, flute-cello-guitar trio, and kemençe-cello-guitar trio with Patrice Maginning (soprano), Neva Özgen (kemençe), Yelda Özgen (cello), William Coulter (steel string guitar), Lars Johannesson (flute), and Amy Brodo (cello).

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Read the full program notes and order online at Turquoise Guitar Editions

Aksak Duo Concert Tour: March 24 – April 8, 2012

Aksak Duo, formed by the Turkish virtuoso violinist Cihat Askin and guitarist/composer Mesut Özgen, begins their concert tour in Turkey at the Kars Music Festival on March 24, 2012. The duo performs a special program of violin-guitar music, including works by Pablo Ortiz, Chris Pratorius, Robert Strizich, Ken Walicki, Mesut Özgen, and others. Aksak means "limping" in Turkish and refers to an odd rhythmic pattern in 9/8 or 9/4 meter. Read more