Atatürk Kültür Merkezi announces weekly arts program in Istanbul

The Atatürk Kültür Merkezi (AKM) has announced its schedule of cultural events for the week of October 26 to November 1. The program features a variety of performances, including a visit from world-renowned cellist Jodok Vuille.

The Istanbul State Opera and Ballet will present Gaetano Donizetti’s masterpiece, ‘Lucia di Lammermoor,’ at the Türk Telekom Opera Salon. Directed by Monacan Jean-Louis Grinda, the production will feature conductors Antonio Pirolli and Zdravko Lazarov, with choir director Paolo Villa. Performances are scheduled for October 28 at 20:00 and October 31 at 15:00.

Other scheduled events include the ‘Vefa Miras ve Yeni Dönem’ concert by the Istanbul Historical Turkish Music Ensemble on October 27 at 20:00, featuring State Artist Ahmet Özhan. Additionally, the TRT Istanbul Radio Light Music and Jazz Orchestra will perform on October 28 at 20:00.