Premiered by Hezarfen Ensemble in June, 2022 at Arter Contemporary Art Museum, Istanbul.

Özcan Ulucan, violin
İmge Tilif, violin
Ulrich Mertin, viola
Mehmet Gökhan Bağcı, violoncello

The word “Aphotic” means the deep zone of the ocean that receives suboptimal illumination. This title alludes to the perception the ears create when detecting “pure elements” in a crowded texture, resembling the perception of light in pure darkness. The piece seeks the musical equivalent of the elements of an organic component, varying constantly in itself and transforming simultaneously by interacting with each other. Throughout the piece, the delicate interrelations between elements stimulate sensibility to details and provide a critical listening experience.

APHOTIC for string quartet (2022)

Premiered by Hezarfen Ensemble in June 2022 at Arter Contemporary Art Museum, Istanbul.

Özcan Ulucan, violin
İmge Tilif, violin
Ulrich Mertin, viola
Mehmet Gökhan Bağcı, violoncello

Kaplumbaga Uykusu (Turtle Sleep)

Premiered by Schallfeld ensemble at Klangspuren Composers Lab
September 2023 Schwaz, Austria

Conductor-Pierre-André Valade

CHRYSALIS for ensemble (2023)

Carla Ceppi, flute

Premiered on 07/10/2023 at Escola Superior de Música de Catalunya (ESMUC)

énoncé mélodramatique for solo flute

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énoncé mélodramatique for solo flute

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