The 48th Istanbul Music Festival 2020

The Istanbul Music Festival is considered as the most prestigious and established classical music event in Turkey. Throughout its history of more than 40 years, it has played a major role in building up an appreciation for classical music in Istanbul and Turkey. With its Lifetime Achievement Awards, Istanbul Music Festival also provides recognition to composers, judicious researchers, leading conductors, innovatory and creative artists, people who made significant contributions to our cultural heritage and whose projects reveal the unifying power of music.