Alqantara

ALQANTARA

Ozan Sarıtepe, Classical guitar -Göksel Yılmaz, Oud

"Where East Meets West"

"ALQANTARA is our journey of connection - where the guitar and the oud, each with its rich history, come together in our hands to create a sound that bridges cultures, transcends borders and celebrates the beauty of diversity.”

We would like to introduce our exciting new musical endeavor - ALQANTARA, a dynamic guitar and oud duo where the rich, resonant tones of the guitar and the enchanting melodies of the oud come together in a unique blend of harmonies that transcends cultural, geographic, and historical boundaries.

This collaboration not only marks the beginning of our musical partnership but also celebrates the shared history of these two instruments. The oud, with its roots in the Middle East, predates the guitar and laid the foundation for the development of many stringed instruments. The guitar, which originated in Spain, has become a versatile and popular instrument throughout the world. ALQANTARA is thus also a bridge (Al-Qantara in Arabic and Alcàntara in Spanish), where the two instruments, with their fascinating common history, find common ground in our hands.

Our repertoire spans continents, drawing on the passionate rhythms of Argentina, the evocative melodies of Hungary, Spain and England, and the rich traditions of the Balkans, Turkey and the Arab world. We bring to life the works of legendary composers such as Dowland, Piazzolla, Bartok and Granados, blending these influences into our dynamic musical dialogue.

The result is a dynamic musical dialogue full of rich, resonant tones and enchanting melodies, weaving a tapestry of music that echoes past traditions while sparking innovative, fresh, contemporary expressions, opening a new chapter for this long-standing musical pair.

Experience the captivating and unique fusion of guitar and oud with ALQANTARA, a dynamic duo that transcends boundaries and celebrates cultural diversity!