Meaningful Support for the Gilgamesh Opera from the Gedik Education Foundation
he cultural legacy of Ahmed Adnan Saygun, one of the greatest composers of Turkish music, is being revived with the opera “Gilgamesh.” This timeless work, which brings together the melodies of the East and the polyphony of the West, will be performed by the Istanbul State Opera and Ballet on May 17, 2025, as part of the 16th International Istanbul Opera and Ballet Festival. Directed by Caner Akın, the “Gilgamesh” opera will make its world premiere at the Atatürk Cultural Center Turkish Telekom Opera Stage.
GEV Contributes to the Preservation of Cultural Heritage
The Gedik Education Foundation made a meaningful contribution to this valuable work of art. By supporting the efforts to digitize and preserve Ahmed Adnan Saygun's handwritten musical archives, the foundation contributed to the transmission of cultural heritage to future generations. Saygun's “Gilgamesh” opera explores humanity's quest for knowledge, the passion for freedom, and divine love through a mystical perspective, offering a timeless narrative. By embodying both universal and local values, this epic drama holds a distinguished place in Turkey's artistic heritage.
As Gedik Education Foundation;
We continue to support art, culture, and academia; carrying the traces of the past into the future.
We are honored to support the Gilgamesh Opera and to breathe life into the arts.