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Turkish music and traditional costumes earn top marks from world leaders at NATO summit
At the NATO Summit of Heads of State and Government, artists from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism took the stage. Their repertoire, ranging from Western classical music to melodies of the Turkic world, and their traditional costumes were highly appreciated by foreign delegations.
The 36th NATO Summit of Heads of State and Government held in Ankara was not only a venue for diplomatic engagements but also for artistic events showcasing Turkey's cultural richness. Artists from the Presidential Symphony Orchestra under the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and ensembles from the General Directorate of Fine Arts provided unforgettable moments for world leaders throughout the summit.
According to the ministry's statement, the artists who performed at the official programs at the Presidential Complex and Çankaya Mansion presented a wide repertoire spanning from Western classical music to Turkish and Turkic world melodies. Their traditional costumes and stage performances earned the appreciation of foreign delegations.
Special Congratulations from Macron and Trump to Artists
The CSO Cello Stars ensemble, which performed at the leaders' dinner, was personally congratulated by French President Emmanuel Macron after their performance. Macron expressed his satisfaction with the high level of performance and said he would like to listen to this ensemble in France as well.
The Samida group, which concluded the dinner program with its multilingual performance, drew an appreciative gesture from U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump showed his admiration with a hand gesture during the performance and congratulated the artists.
Four Different Ensembles Took the Stage
Within the scope of the summit, four different ensembles composed of artists from the Presidential Symphony Orchestra performed at the welcoming ceremonies, leaders' meetings, and receptions held at the Presidential Complex. The CSO Trio, consisting of flute, violin, and harp, performed works by Jules Massenet, Camille Saint-Saëns, and Johann Sebastian Bach, as well as the folk song 'Sarı Gelin' at the leaders' meeting.
At the leaders' dinner, the CSO Cello Stars performed selections of Turkish music such as Katibim, Şehnaz Longa, and Nihavent Longa, as well as examples from world classics. Samida, which performed at the end of the dinner, created a multicultural atmosphere with works in Turkish, Romani, Greek, English, and Albanian. At the reception in the outdoor garden, the Turkic World Music Ensemble introduced the shared musical heritage to international guests with works such as Tatar Pınarı, Bahçesaray Kaytarması, and Kültiginin Narası.
Turkish Classical Music at Çankaya Mansion
At the event held at Çankaya Mansion under the auspices of Emine Erdoğan, the wife of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, three female artists from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism's General Directorate of Fine Arts performed on the ney, qanun, and classical kemenche. The program featured distinguished works of Turkish classical music, including 'Tuti-i Mucize-guyem Ne Desem Laf Değil', 'Rüzgar Uyumuş Ay Dalıyor Her Taraf Issız', 'Fikrimin İnce Gülü', and 'Üsküdar'a Gider İken'.
Traditional Welcome at the Airport
At the official welcomes at Ankara Esenboğa Airport, artists from the Ankara State Performing Arts greeted heads of state and their spouses with flowers, wearing traditional costumes prepared by the Ankara Institute of Maturation. The South Korean delegation chatted with the artists for a while and examined the musical instruments used. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis also examined the traditional costumes with interest and thanked the artists.
Minister Ersoy: 'I Am Proud of Each and Every One of Them'
In a post on his social media account, Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy stated that during the NATO Summit, world leaders were hosted not only with diplomacy but also with the elegance of Turkey's deep-rooted cultural and artistic heritage. Emphasizing that the artists successfully represented Turkey at the Presidential Complex and Çankaya Mansion with a repertoire ranging from classical music to the unique melodies of the Turkic world, Ersoy used the following expressions:
'The traditional costumes of our artists who took part in the welcoming ceremonies and the works they performed were greatly appreciated by the heads of state and delegations. I sincerely thank all our artists who successfully represented our culture and art on one of the world's most important international platforms. I am proud of each and every one of them.'
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