Founded under Nef Art to support the arts and bring art lovers together, the Nef Philharmonic Orchestra delivered an unforgettable evening for music enthusiasts. Held in the remarkable atmosphere of the Atatürk Cultural Center Türk Telekom Stage, the concert was conducted by Orhan Şallıel and featured internationally acclaimed soloists, countertenor Nils Wanderer and Chingiz Osmanov, one of the leading representatives of the St. Petersburg violin school.
Founded under Nef Art to support the arts and bring art lovers together, the Nef Philharmonic Orchestra delivered an unforgettable evening for music enthusiasts. Held in the remarkable atmosphere of the Atatürk Cultural Center Türk Telekom Stage, the concert was conducted by Orhan Şallıel and featured internationally acclaimed soloists, countertenor Nils Wanderer and Chingiz Osmanov, one of the leading representatives of the St. Petersburg violin school.
Established by Nef Art to bring a fresh perspective to the world of arts, the Nef Philharmonic Orchestra presented a memorable concert on January 17. Serving as the orchestra’s inaugural gala performance under the Nef Art umbrella in 2023, the event welcomed internationally acclaimed artists to the stage.
The concert, held at the Atatürk Cultural Center Türk Telekom Stage, was conducted by Orhan Şallıel with the valuable artistic contribution of General Artistic Director Murat Salim Tokaç. The evening featured countertenor Nils Wanderer, whose remarkable rise in the world of opera has attracted international attention, alongside Chingiz Osmanov, one of the foremost representatives of the St. Petersburg violin school.
The program opened with “Summer” from Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, where Chingiz Osmanov captivated the audience with a remarkable violin performance. In addition to works by Vivaldi, the concert also featured compositions by Mozart, Bach, Handel, and Purcell, performed by the rising opera star Nils Wanderer.
Throughout the evening, the audience enthusiastically accompanied the performances, while the distinguished musicians brought timeless classical masterpieces to life. Attended by prominent figures from the business, arts, and social communities, the concert concluded with prolonged standing ovations, leaving music lovers with an unforgettable experience.
“We Feel Responsible for Contributing to Society”
Speaking at the event, Emine Timur, Member of the Board of Directors at Nef, emphasized that Nef Art was established with the goal of creating cultural value for society.
“Freedom is one of humanity’s most fundamental needs, and art is among its greatest expressions. Investing in the arts is essential for societies to become more aware, more prosperous, and stronger. The importance a society places on creativity and freedom of thought is directly reflected in the development of its artistic culture.”
Timur also highlighted the long-standing social impact of the Nef Foundation:
“At Nef, we feel a responsibility to contribute to society. We want people to feel free, happy, and inspired. Through the Nef Foundation, we have touched the lives of hundreds of thousands of people by supporting sports, arts, science, education, and young generations. Every initiative we have undertaken has created meaningful social value while helping individuals feel more empowered and fulfilled. We are delighted to introduce Nef Art, which will connect audiences through one of the most universal forms of expression—music. Although our languages, cultures, and histories may differ, music is the one force capable of bringing people together through meaningful human connections.”
Emine Timur concluded by stating that Nef Art will continue bringing distinguished artists together with audiences across a wide range of artistic disciplines, creating new cultural experiences and fostering greater awareness through the power of art.
