review: interlude.hk on Songs from a Circle by Siri Livingston
new release: “Songs from a Circle, a ritualistic drama for 1” performed by Diamanda La Berge Dramm, published by Diatribe Records
27 August 2026
video release: The premiere video of “NEDİR?” for soprano, chorus and orchestra (with subtitles)
2026-2027
Guest professor of composition @The University of Memphis Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music
February 2027
Publication:
Chapter 2 (co-author): “Entering the Sound World of Makam,” chapter 5 (author): “Ney,” chapter 6 (co-author): “Kemençe,” chapter 7 (author): “Kanun,” chapter 9 (author): “Ud” in Turkish Makam Instruments and Voices in Contemporary Music. / Ellison, Michael P; Bayley, Amanda; Reigle, Robert (Editor) et al. Routledge, 2027. (Routledge Transcultural Music Series). ISBN: 9780367355883.
March 2027
new commission and premiere: Cello Concerto, Hayaletler (ghosts), commissioned by Orkestra Akademik Başkent Denizbank Concerts, will be performed by Orkestra Akademik Başkent with Gökhan Bağcı as soloist, orhon Orhon as conductor at CSO Historical Hall
Onur Türkmen 