Experience an intimate solo performance by Muharrem Aslan, where the bağlama unfolds layered melodies, modal colour, and contemporary sonic exploration rooted in Anatolian tradition. Muharrem Aslan presents a program that explores the evolving language of the bağlama, blending original compositions with contemporary interpretations. His work draws on modal nuance, intricate rhythms, and microtonal expression, creating a rich and immersive listening experience. Central to the performance is Fourtemolo, a technique developed by Aslan that enables two independent melodic lines to be performed simultaneously on the bağlama, expanding both its sonic range and musical vocabulary. Rather than presenting tradition as a fixed form, this performance reveals it as a living, evolving language—one that carries memory while opening pathways to new artistic futures. About the Artist Muharrem Aslan is a vocalist, bağlama virtuoso, composer, and multidisciplinary musician whose work bridges Anatolian musical traditions with contemporary approaches. Born in Elbistan, Türkiye, he developed his practice through a largely self-directed path before expanding his career across Türkiye, the UK, and…
