Naci Özgüç

Naci Özgüç is a Turkish conductor born in 1964. He comes from a musical family, with his mother, Müfide Özgüç, being a soprano and voice instructor at the State Conservatory. Naci Özgüç is currently the chief conductor of the Ankara State Opera and Ballet Orchestra. His notable works include premiering operas and operettas such as Fazıl Say's *Nazım* and Turgay Erdener's *İstanbulname* and *Mi’den Dört Bölüm*. His discography includes a recording of Ahmed Adnan Saygun's *Oratorium Yunus Emre* with Jugendchor Osnabrück and the Osnabrück Symphony Orchestra.

Özgüç has also collaborated with other artists, including clarinetist Ecesu Sertesen, performing works by Fazıl Say. His contributions to Turkish classical music are significant, and he has worked with various orchestras, including the Bursa State Symphony Orchestra. His recent releases include *Keman Konçertosu*, *Yunus Emre, Op. 26 (Live)*, and *Nazım*.