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
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).
Read the full program notes and order online at Turquoise Guitar Editions
Mesut's two new CDs "Anatolian Fantasy" featuring his own compositions and "21st Century Guitar Music" featuring new works written for Mesut are scheduled to be released in 2013 and 2014 respectively.