Mark Eliyahu

Kamancha master Mark Eliyahu, known for presenting deep melodies with an energetic performance and for creating music where the spirit, sorrow and joy of both East and West can be felt through the harmony of strings and percussion, is another artist who will take the festival stage. 

With a sound that blends Eastern and Western traditions and leads listeners on a meaningful journey, Eliyahu has composed for numerous dance productions, theatre performances and films. Throughout his continuously creative career, he has brought his extensive knowledge of Turkish, Iranian and Azerbaijani music to audiences through performances that linger long in memory. 

Mark Eliyahu, Kamancha 
Piris Eliyahu, Tar 
Rony Iwryn, Percussion 
Haim Weiss, Keys 
Yaacov Segal, Guitar 

Esra Kayıkçı Band 

Before Mark Eliyahu’s concert, the Esra Kayıkçı Band—consisting of Esra Kayıkçı, Hakan Kamalı, Orhan Deniz and Fırtına Kıral—will perform for the audience. 

Esra Kayıkçı, Vocals & Double Bass 
Hakan Kamalı, Guitar 
Orhan Deniz, Bass Clarinet & Fretless Bass 
Fırtına Kıral, Drums