The album aims to revive and renew the historical symbiosis of cultures in Istanbul, carrying the sounds of transcultural music-making into the world.
Recording & Production
This album is the third release by Mehmet C. Yeşilçay with Berlin Classics, following "Baroque Oriental" and "Café - Orient meets Occident."
Cultural Impact
The album's concept is inspired by the Ottoman idea of encountering the 'stranger' with respect, aiming to overcome mental barriers and tread new paths together through music.
Performer Biography
Mehmet C. Yeşilçay, the founder and musical director of the Pera Ensemble, studied music theory, makam, and the oud, and also completed a study of Sufi music.
Interpretation
The Pera Ensemble combines Ottoman court music traditions with historical European music, using authentic instruments and specialists in period performance practice.
Historical Context
For a thousand years, Istanbul was a melting pot of nations, cultures, and religions, where Christians, Jews, and Muslims lived in peaceful coexistence under Ottoman rule.
Album & Artwork
The album's title, "Music for the One God," reflects the shared conviction of the Abrahamic religions that the one God is the source and goal of all being.
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