# Turkish State Opera and Ballet leadership and season

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-state-opera-and-ballet-leadership-and-season
> Updated: 2026-10-15T21:30:22.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The Antalya State Opera and Ballet commenced its 2026-2027 season with a production of Giuseppe Verdi’s ‘Attila’ at the Haşim İşcan Culture Center. 

Following the season launch, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan issued official appointments via the Official Gazette, including the appointment of composer and violinist Can Atilla as the new General Manager of the State Opera and Ballet, succeeding Barış Salcan.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-15: Can Atilla appointed General Manager of State Opera and Ballet

Can Atilla has been appointed General Manager of Turkey's State Opera and Ballet, following several other high-level administrative changes approved by President Erdoğan.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/can-atilla-appointed-general-manager-of-state-opera-and-ballet

### 2026-10-03: Antalya State Opera and Ballet opens new season with ‘Attila’

The Antalya State Opera and Ballet opened its 2026-2027 season with Giuseppe Verdi’s opera ‘Attila’, featuring a production focused on themes of power and historical drama.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/antalya-state-opera-and-ballet-opens-new-season-with-attila

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