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Utku Asuroglu Composer | Conductor

Kultur Server Graz

Ensemble Intercontemporain’s Accents Online

“Utku Asuroglu is a highly talented independent young artist In addition to the special precision of his work he possesses a high artistic will to express which is never an end in itself but always musically bound and formed The craftmanship and form of his music unite to create an extraordinarily inspired art.”

Beat Furrer: “City Prize of Graz”, 11/2014: Own Translation

“A fiery tempestuous action-packed piece of excitement.”

Jéremie Szpirglas: “Portrait Manifeste: Utku Asuroglu”, 06/2015: Own Translation

Nieuwe Noten

“Utku Asuroglu has been represented every year with new compositions at Gaudeamus Music Week since 2015. ‘Cutoff‘ is a rhythmic violent eruption that was delightfully premiered by Slagwerk Den Haag. A very earthly and physical musical work.”

Ben Taffijn: “Gaudeamus Muziekweek 2018 – Deel 4 (Concert Recensie)”, 09/2018: Own Translation

Kunstkultur Austria

“Utku Asuroglu’s work Aggravation is a strikingly convincing work characterized by an original sonic ingenuity and an unconventional handling of form In addition to its virtuosic mastery of the ensemble the integration of heterogeneous material is a quality that is wonderfully emphasized in this work. The compelling energetics of this piece oscillates between the nest sound textures and outgoing gestures. To master this compositionally in addition to undeniable freshness is one of the essential qualities of this work.”

Johannes Maria Staud: “Outstanding Artist Award 2016”, 11/2016: Own Translation

Gaudeamus Music Week

“The Turkish composer weighs up everything and anything. He tends to hover between reality and the imagination. Asuroglu searches, has misgivings, questions everything he sees. His music reflects this.”

“Music Pioneers“, 08/2015

Kieler Nachrichten

“With a rapid pulse the four strings draw audacious sound loops switching noise levels at certain points and allows the music to rock. Thus contemporary music gains in persuasion for everyone. Big applause for the composer.”

“Ein Abend von extremer Intensität“, 08/2011: Own Translation

Concertzender Live

Broadcast from Gaudeamus Music Week 2017 featuring “und”. Click the link on the left or here to listen.

Interview with The Riot Ensemble

Interview with The Riot Ensemble prior to the premiere of “Hayirli Olsun” in the UK. Click the link on the left or here to read.

vpro.nl

Interview with vpro.nl. Click the link on the left or here to watch.

France Musique

Radio France broadcast from Manifeste 2018 featuring “Provocation”. Click the link on the left to listen.