‘No guts, no glory’: A confident voice for classical music in Istanbul

Claire Jackson
Thursday, February 20, 2025

As the Borusan Istanbul Philharmonic Orchestra prepares to release its ninth album and embark on its first UK tour, Claire Jackson heads to the ensemble’s home in the Turkish capital to meet the musicians bringing Western classical music to this corner of the Middle East

Just as the city of Istanbul straddles the Borphorous, the BIPO bridges cultural and musical divides
Just as the city of Istanbul straddles the Borphorous, the BIPO bridges cultural and musical divides

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