TURKEY

Aspendos Internatinal Opera & Ballet Festival. [November] Devlet Opera ve Balesi Genel Müdürlügü; Atatürk Bul. NO: 50. 06050 Ulus/Ankara. Turkey. Tel: 90 312 311 24 30. Fax: 90 312 310 72 48. Tel. 90 312 311 24 30. Fax. 90 312 310 72 48.
Aspendos International Opera & Ballet Festival, being the only opera and ballet festival in Turkey, has been the most important organisation of the Directorate General of State Opera and Ballet since 1994, which gained an international recognition in 1998, and is nominated among the world’s most famous festivals.

International Izmir Festival. [June-July] Mithatpasa Caddesi No:138. 35240 Karatas Izmir, Turkey.
The International Izmir Festival, keen on featuring world renowned artists, has proudly provided opportunities to numerous great artists to perform at unique historical venues and reached an audience expressed in millions, over the years.

Istanbul International Music Festival. [June-July] Istiklal Caddesi 146, Luvr Apt. 80070 Beyoglu-Istanbul, Turkey. Tel: +90 212 334 07 34. Fax: +90 212 334 07 05.
One of the highlights of Istanbul's cultural life, the International Istanbul Music Festival presents the finest examples of artistic creativity in the fields of music (orchestral concerts, chamber music, recitals and traditional music) classical ballet, contemporary dance and opera.

International Ankara Music Festival. [April] Sevda-Cenap And Music Foundation Center. Tunal? Hilmi Caddesi No:114/43 06700 Kavaklidere Ankara Turkey. Tel: +90 312 427 08 55 (pbx) Fax:+ 90 312 467 31 59.
The Sevda-Cenap And Music Foundation organises the International Ankara Music Festival as part of its efforts to make universal polyphonic music a part of life and aims for a festival worthy of the capital city. The festival has a catalytic role in Ankara. Music lovers, looking forward to the opportunity to listen to world famous artists, have contacted the Foundation at musical events and festivals or at various festivals and have begun organising for the concerts.