Orchestras
The Borusan Children's Choir
The Borusan Children's Choir was established in November of 2002 under the leadership of Conductor Gülsen Yavuzkal. Comprised of children between the ages of nine to twelve, the Choir sings children's songs from various countries and in different languages. The choir sings both “a cappela” and by accompaniment of the piano as well as the "Borusan Children's Quartet".
Historically, children's choirs have had a profound impact in countries throughout the world in the inspiration and training of musical artists. More often than not, a musician's first love for music is birthed through participation in choirs. Many famous composers and musicians trace the love for music in their hearts back to children's choirs. Indeed, children's choirs play a fundamental role in the development of the cultural and artistic life of any society and serve to bring great joy and pleasure to people everywhere. It is for these reasons that The Borusan Center for Culture and Arts stepped out in 2002 to break new ground in establishing the Borusan Children's Choir.
Conductor: Gülsen Yavuzkal
Pianist: Hande Yusumut
Concerts performed by the Borusan Children's Choir since 2002 include:
2006-2007 (5th Year)
21- NTV - Biri bana Anlatsın "Çocuklarımızı Anlayabiliyor muyuz?" (Someone Tell me "Can we Understand our Children") Program Concert
22- Heart Foundation Convention Concert (The Marmara Hotel)
23- Spring Concert (Italian Cultural Center)
2005-2006 (4th Year)
16 -Avcılar Asım Kocabıyık Teacherage Opening Concert (for the State Protocol)
17- Teacher's Day 118-E Lions Adm. Env. Concerts (Kabataş High School)
18-New Year's Concert
19 –April 23 National Sovereignty and Children's Day Concert
20- Beyoğlu District Concert for Ministry of Education
2004-2005 (3rd Year)
10- New Year's Concert with Borusan Philharmonic and Ist. State Opera and Ballet Chorus (Lütfi Kırdar Auditorium) Conductor: Gürer Aykal
11- New Year's Concert
12- April 23 National Sovereignty and Children's Day Concert
13- Mother's Day Concert with Modern Folk Trio (Yıldız Technical University Auditorium)
14- Private Kemer School Concert
15-Tünel Festival Concert - (Beyoğlu – Church of Santa Maria)
2003-2004 (2nd Year)
5- Galata Festival Concert – (Toutonia)
6- 2004 – New Year's Concert (Italian Cultural Center)
7- 2004 – April 23 National Sovereignty and Children's Day Concert (Italian Cultural Center)
8- Concert in Okçu Musa Elementary School (For students and parents)
9- Private Sezin School Concert
2002-2003 (1st Year)
1- Borusan Automative Zehra Nuran Kocabıyık Elementary School Concert
2- 2003 – April 23 National Sovereignty and Children's Day Concert (Italian Cultural Center)
3- İKSV - Children's Festival Concert 1 (Park Orman)
4- İKSV – Children's Festival Concert 2 (Park Orman)
