Stage
Limon Ağacı (lemon tree), ritualistic drama
Soprano, kemençe, ney, viola, cello. Duration: ca. 37 min.
Gılgamış, a parlando opera in 13 tablets
3 actors, choir (2 female, 2 male), flute, oboe, clarinet, trombone, percussion, violin, viola, violoncello, double bass (2022-2023), libretto by Şebnem İşigüzel. Duration: 80 min.
Songs from a Circle, A Ritualistic Drama for One
voice and violin (for one player) (2016-2017, rev.2018-2019). Duration: 30 min.
Sailing to Byzantium, A Ritualistic Drama on the Moon, Swans and Soul through the Poetry of W.B.Yeats and Ahmet Haşim
mezzo-soprano, kemençe/mezzo-soprano, ney, saxophone, trombone, scottish harp, piano/percussion, 2 violins, cello: Sailing to Byzantium, a ritualistic drama on the moon, swans and soul (2014-2016, rev.2018). Duration: ca.70 min.
Orchestra
Nedir?
soprano voice, chorus, pic., 2fl., 2ob., 2cl. (Bb), Clb., 2fg., 4 Cr., 3 Tr., 3 Tbn., Tuba, Timpani, 3 Perc., Vn I, Vn II, Vl, Vc, Cb. (2025). Duration: ca.25 min
Gel
pic., 2fl., 2ob., 2cl. (Bb), Clb., 2fg., Cfg., 4 Cr., 3 Tr., 3 Tbn., Tuba, Timpani, 3 Perc., Pn., Vln. I, Vln. II, Vla., Vlc., Cb. (2019). Duration: ca.9 min
Nomad
piano, 2 violins, string orchestra, and 2 percussion (2017). Duration: ca.20 min.
Devrildim (I’ve Fallen) for Bass Voice and Orchestra, part of the project for the 100th Anniversary of the Battle of Gallipoli
bass voice, 2 fl. (piccolo), 2 ob. , 2cl. in Bb (bass), 2 fg., 4 Cr., 2 Tr., 2 Tbn., Bass Tbn., Tuba, Timpani, Harp, 2 Perc., Vln. I, Vln. II, Vla., Vlc., Cb. (2014). Duration: ca. 5 min.
Prelude and Lover’s Dance Scene Concert Version from ballet: “Dün, Bugün, Yarın”
pic., 2fl., 2ob., 2cl. (Bb), Clb., 2fg., Cfg., 4 Cr., 3 Tr., 3 Tbn., Tuba, Timpani, 2 Perc., Pn., Harp, Vln. I, Vln. II, Vla., Vlc, Cb. (2011- 14). Duration: ca.15 min.
Dalgalar
2 fl. (piccolo), 2 ob. , 2cl. (Bb), 2 fg., Cfg., 4 Cr., 3 Tr., 3 Tbn., Tuba, Timpani, 2 Perc., Vln. I, Vln. II, Vla., Vlc., Cb. (2006). Duration: ca.10 min.
Chorus
Kar
SATB Chorus (2024). Duration: ca.7 min.
(no one will realize) but you alone
Chamber Chorus (16 singers: 4S, 4A, 4T, 4B) and string quartet (2016). Duration: ca.6 min.
Ensemble / Chamber Music
String Quartet
String Quartet II
String quartet and Bb clarinet (2008), Duration: ca.15 min.
+Version: string quartet (2011)
Staring at the Moon
string quartet (2002-2003), Duration: ca.5 min.
Solo Instrument and Ensemble
Hat for Kemençe and Strings
Kemençe, Vln. I, Vln. II, Vln. III, Vln. IV, Vla. I, Vla.II, Vlc. I, Vlc. II, Cb. (2011).
(can be performed as a string orchestra as well)
Duration: ca.19 min.
+Version: kemençe, flute, clarinet, 2 violins, viola, cello, percussion, and piano (2012)
Mixed Ensembles
Hâl
ney, flute, clarinet, percussion, piano, harp, violin, viola, violoncello (2023).
Duration: 30 min.
Kurşundan (of lead)
flute, clarinet, ney, kanun, percussion, piano, kemençe, violin, viola, and violoncello (2019). Duration: ca. 18 min.
Points
kemençe, kanun, flute, clarinet, piano, percussion, 2 violins, viola, violoncello (2017).
Duration: ca. 14 min.
Two Miniatures on Response
erhu, trumpet, percussion, piano, double bass (2013. Duration: ca. 10 min.
+Version: flute, percussion, piano, violin, cello (2013)
+Version: soprano saxophone, trumpet, percussion, piano, double bass (2015)
A line for 5 musicians
clarinet, violin, viola, cello, double bass (2012). Duration: ca. 8 min.
Reminiscences, evocations and echoes of a common memory
alto saxophone, trombone, 2 violins and cello: (2012), Duration: ca.15 min.
+Version: alto saxophone, trombone, violin, viola, cello (2011)
Lines for an ensemble
clarinet, percussion, harp, viola (2008), Duration: ca.10 min.
+Version: for clarinet, bassoon, percussion, harp, viola (2008)
+Version: for violin, viola, cello, piano, percussion (2009)
Sis
soprano voice, tenor saxophone, drum set, prepared piano, 2 violins, viola, cello, double bass (2004). Duration: ca.25 min.
In Order
soprano voice, tenor saxophone, drum set, prepared piano, 2 violins, viola, cello, double bass (2004). Duration: open
Kestane Fişeği
tenor saxophone, drum set, prepared piano, 2 violins, viola, cello, double bass: (2003-2004), Duration: ca.20 min.
Smile and other things
flute, clarinet, fagot, percussion, piano, violin, cello (2001-2002). Duration: ca.7 min.
Salıncak
4 violins, 2 violas, 2 cellos and double bass (2004). Duration: ca.13 min.
Trios
Hat for three percussion players
3 percussion players (2011). Duration: ca.10min.
Leyl
violin, cello and piano (2003). Duration: ca.10 min.
Duos
a breath, a line
clarinet and accordion (2017). Duration: ca. 3 min.
Rooms
harp and cello (2013). Duration: ca.10 min.
a line for two musicians
piano and percussion (2009). Duration: ca.10 min.
İki gitar için çizgiler
two guitars: (2008). Duration: ca.6.30 min.
Gölge oyunu
piano and cello (2005). Duration: ca.10 min.
Turkish Music Instruments
12 Hat Miniatures
ney, kemençe, kanun, piano, viola and violoncello (2020). Duration: ca.30 min.
Dilsiz Şeytan
voice, kaval and tenor saxophone (2013). Duration: ca.12 min.
Reminiscences for Kanun and Piano
kanun and piano (2013). Duration: ca.5 min.
5 Short Pieces for 4 Musicians
ney, kemençe, cello and kanun (2012). Duration: ca.15 min.
Miniature
kemençe and alto kemençe (2012). Duration: ca.2 min.
Music for kemençe quintet
kemençe quintet (2010). Duration: ca. 5 min.
Merhamet
2 kemençes, kanun, ud, cello (2004). Duration: ca. 5 min.
+Version: kemençe and viola (2023)
+Version: 2 kemençes (2022)
Karşılama
2 kemençes, kanun, ud, cello (2001). Duration: ca. 5 min.
Version: for kemençe and microtonal guitar (2012)
Songs
Morn of Silence (song cycle)
soprano and clarinet (2021). Duration: ca. 25 min.
Havuz (a song cycle that includes 7 songs: Havuz, Mavi, Bir Güneş, Hüsn-ü Aşk #1830, Mukaddime, Terennümler I and II)
voice, kemençe, ney, viola, cello (viola da gamba) (2013-2022). Duration: ca. 30 min.
+Version: (Bir Güneş) for soprano and viola da gamba (2019)
+Version: (Havuz) for soprano, kemençe, and microtonal guitar (2013)
Nefesler
tenor, guitar, and cello (2015). Duration: ca.5 min.
Vecd
Third movement is a song based on the two verses (in Persian) taken from the first book of Masnavi by Mevlana Celaleddin-i Rumi
guitar and tenor voice (2007). Duration: ca.6 min.
+Version: for soprano and flute, clarinet, percussion, piano, violin, cello
Otel Oteli
soprano voice and cello (2004-2005). Duration: ca.11.30 min.
Solo Pieces
Lethe
solo harp (2020- 2021). Duration: ca. 30 min.
Yarasa (the bat)
solo guitar (2018). Duration: ca.1.30 min.
A Tune on Arrival
solo Scottish harp (2016). Duration: 3min + open improvisation
Beautiful and Unowned
solo violin (2012-2013). Duration: ca.19 min.
Forgotten Children Songs
solo guitar (2012-2013). Duration: ca.6 min.
Prelude (to Vecd)
solo guitar (2007). Duration: ca.7 min.
Prelude and Merhamet
adjustable microtonal guitar (2009-2010). Duration: ca.10 min.
Version: for microtonal guitar trio (2017)
Arp Üzerine Düşünceler
solo harp (2006). Duration: ca.6 min.
Soru (Question)
solo clarinet (2002-2005). Duration: ca.6.30 min.
Version: for saxophone (2014)
Divisions
solo piano (2004), Duration: open
Study Pieces
makam miniatures
(SATB) choir (2022) Duration: 5 min.
a short study on 7 modes
solo violoncello (2020). Duration: open
the book of hat (4 solo, 6 duo, 4 trio, and 2 quartet pieces)
kemençe, ud, kanun, ney (2007-2008). Total duration: ca.30 min.
Music for the social media and meditation
Instant Dances (16 miniatures for social media)
soprano and baritone (XVI), solo violin (XV), solo saxophone (XIII-XIV), solo cello (X-XII),
solo flute (VII-IX), flute and guitar (I-VI) (2020), Total duration: ca. 18 min.
Waves (music for meditation)
(SATB) choir (2022). Duration: 13 min.
Meditations (music for meditation)
4 cellos (2021). Duration: 51 min.
Onur Türkmen 