Piano and Darbuka Enthusiasm at the Festival

Piano and darbuka came together at the festival

28 November 2022

The world-famous Italian IlGrandePiano group came to the city as part of the 22nd International Antalya Piano Festival. They are one of the most important art events of Antalya Metropolitan Municipality, giving music lovers unforgettable moments for two days. After the Historical Üç Kapılar, the song 'Çav Bella' played by the band performing at the Castle Gate, accompanied by the darbuka, left its mark on the day. 

The world-famous IlGrandePiano group came to Antalya within the scope of the 22nd International Antalya Piano Festival. It is hosted by the Antalya Metropolitan Municipality and gives music lovers unforgettable moments with its entertaining shows.

 The band gave a concert for the first time in Turkey and performed 6 shows in total. They met with thousands of art lovers for two days. There were colorful moments in the entertaining performances of Italian artists Silvia Zotto and Samuel Courtin, who played the gigantic handmade piano made by Argentine artist Manuel Benyacar with their feet.

 The moments when a musician in the audience accompanied the band, also includes the music of the La Casa de Papel series in their repertoire, while playing the song 'Ciao Bella', left its mark on the day. The moments when an Azerbaijani artist, who was also among the audience, sang the song 'Nazende Darling', was listened to with admiration. The duo did not offend those who wanted to play the piano with them during the performances. The children showed great interest and also drew attention with their sympathetic attitude. 

The 22nd International Antalya Piano Festival will be the scene of a parade of stars. It will start on December 3 with a magnificent four-hand piano show by Pianotainment, consisting of Germany's best performance artists, Stephan Weh and Marcel Dorn, where entertainment and virtuosity meet. The festival will last until December 11. It will feature famous local and foreign names such as Robert Lakatos, Tanini Trio, Evrim Turan, Diego Valdivia and Ufuk & Bahar Sahne. (DHA)