Press
July 12th, 2024
It constantly weaves its web
The “collective composition” session of the Mediterranean Youth Orchestra this year worked on “The Melancholy of Penelope”
June 11th, 2025
"Way Out" by Elif Canfeza Giindiiz Quartet
Kemenche artist Elif Canfezâ Gündüz has released her first studio album,
“Way Out,” which blends the deep sounds of Turkish music with the modern structure of jazz.
June 25th, 2025
New Album from Elif Canfeza Giindiiz: Way Out
Kemenche artist Elif Canfeza Gündüz has released her album Way Out, which blends Turkish music with jazz sounds, to jazz lovers.
July 16th, 2020
OJM feat. Fabrizio Cassol and Claron McFadden
The Mediterranean Youth Orchestra brings together promising young musicians from across the Mediterranean. Each year, this talented ensemble gathers at the Aix-en-Provence Festival for the renowned Medinea Session.
March 11th, 2023
Distant Roots / Jawa Manla
The poems will be recited by Munzer Al Kaddour (Arabic poetry) and Shaza Manla (Dutch translation), interwoven with the compositions and improvisations of Jawa Manla (oud and vocals). Elif Canfezâ Gündüz (kemenche) has been specially invited from Istanbul for this concert.
March 10th, 2023
Jawa Manla: Trio Saba and Friends
In this concert, we will perform music shaped by diverse musical backgrounds and aim to bring an even richer palette of sounds and musical elements. You will hear music from Greece, Syria, and Egypt, as well as my new compositions inspired by these traditions. For this special occasion, I will take the stage with my trio, Saba, joined by three remarkable musicians: Elif Gündüz from Istanbul, and Adele Vriet and Pierre Hurty from France.
June 13th, 2023
Women have waited long enough
The second phase of the project , They Have Waited Long Enough , will have its world premiere at the 51st Istanbul Music Festival, expanding its scope beyond Greek mythology to focus on both legendary and real female characters from this region.