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37th International Istanbul Music Festivals, 5 – 30 June
16th International Istanbul Jazz Festival, 1 – 16 July 2009: www.iksv.org
Organized by IKSV, the Istanbul Arts and Culture Foundation, these annual festivals bring a sophisticated, international lineup of talented musicians to Turkey’s cultural capital, with performances held in historic venues like the Byzantine-era Hagia Eirene Church. Performers in the classical music festival have included top orchestras and soloists from around the world, while the jazz fest has featured the likes of Herbie Hancock and Lenny Kravitz. This year’s programmes are expected to be announced in late April and late May, respectively.