Fazil Say

Fazil Say, son of a noted Turkish author, began studying the piano in his native Ankara, and at age 17 won a German Scholarship to study in Dusseldorf, Germany. Mr Say's first U.S. season spans the country, including concerts in Boston, Seattle, Kalamazoo, and New York City.

Abroad, he performed as a soloist with the Berlin Symphony, with the President's Orchestra of Ankara, and in major festivals in Montpellier, Istanbul, and Usedom. Mr. Say is also an avid composer.

• 1995 Young Concert Artists International Auditions Winner
• Berasca Foundation Prize of the Montpellier and Radio-France Festival
• 1996 Solist Prize, Metamorphosen Chamber Ensemble

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"Fazil Say, an unassuming and reserved young man, turned out to be a firebreathing musical volcano to his startled audience. Free of all technical difficulties and making music almost as part of his instrument, he possesses everything needed for a major piano career."

- Westdeutsche Zeitung (Cologne)

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