Fazıl Say is a renowned Turkish pianist and composer, born in Ankara in 1970. His profound musicianship has won him acclaim across the globe as a masterful interpreter of a diverse range of classical music, as well as a prolific creator of his own compositions. Say started playing piano at the age of four and later studied piano and composition at the Ankara State Conservatory. At seventeen, he was awarded a scholarship to study with David Levine at the Robert Schumann Institute in Düsseldorf and went on to perfect his craft in Berlin with further studies under Tabea Zimmermann and at the Juilliard School in New York under the tutelage of Jerome Lowenthal.

Through his vibrant career, Fazıl Say has made an indelible mark on the world of classical music both as a soloist and a composer. His works are infused with a unique blend of Western classical elements and the rich musical heritage of his Turkish roots, often exploring themes of cultural identity and universal human experiences. Say's virtuosic execution and emotive performances have been captured in numerous recordings, integrating the works of classical heavyweights such as J.S. Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart with his innovative originals. Highlights in his discography include his own compositions like "Black Earth" and the "Troy Sonata" as well as his intricate and passionate renditions of the "Goldberg Variations" by Bach and the soul-stirring "Liebestod". His ability to bridge the classical and contemporary music scenes has garnered him a dedicated following and has established him as an important figure in concert halls worldwide.

Genres

Classical Piano

Turkish Classical Performance

Turkish Jazz

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Latest Release

Oiseaux tristes. Couperin, Debussy & Ravel

Fazıl Say•

Claude Debussy•

François Couperin•

Maurice Ravel

Album - 14 Tracks - Released September 13, 2024