Istanbul Opera Festival Features 'Women of the Golden Age' Baroque Concert

The 17th International Istanbul Opera and Ballet Festival hosted a captivating baroque concert, "Women of the Golden Age," organized by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the General Directorate of State Opera and Ballet. The event, held at the Kadıköy Municipality Süreyya Opera Stage, drew significant interest from art enthusiasts.

The concert transported the audience to the enchanting atmosphere of antiquity, showcasing the multifaceted portrayals of women from the golden age. These figures were presented with the power of a goddess, the fragility of a lover, and the courage of a hero defying fate.

The Istanbul State Opera and Ballet Chamber Orchestra performed under the baton of conductor Giulio Prandi. Paolo Villa accompanied the soloists on the harpsichord. The program featured a selection of works by esteemed composers including George Frideric Handel, Antonio Vivaldi, Henry Purcell, Claudio Monteverdi, Christoph Willibald Gluck, and Jean-Philippe Rameau. The soloists for the evening were Ceren Aydın, Esra Çetiner, Otilia İpek, Ayşe Şener, and Esen Demirci.