Introduction
One of the most important annual event in Gümüşlük is the International Classical Music Festival and the Summer Music School.
The activities and events organized during the summer months, by the “Gümüşlük Culture & Art Association” take place in the nearby Eklisia location, an Ancient 250 year old Byzantium Church, near the Gümüşlük dolmuş station.
Origins
This Music Festival began in 2004 as a series of concerts, and over the years has evolved into a meeting place for internationally renowned musicians as well as up-and-coming performers.
Starting in 2013 the main location for the Annual Classical Music Festival has changed… see the end of this article for more information
Venues
As well as using Eklisia as a venue, nearby hotels and restaurants and various venues around the Bodrum peninsula (Bodrum Castle for example) are also used to host events during the Festival.
Not Stuffy
Even thought the Music Festival has expanded and grown, the organizers still strive to maintain a relaxed and informal atmosphere around the different performances, in order to counter-balance the more formal atmosphere that usually surrounds music conservatory environments. One way this is achieved, is to encourage the Teachers and students to mingle and interact as much as possible.
Great Acoustics
The overwhelming acoustics of Eklisia, entices Festival goers to return on to this ancient location year after year, and even when the Festival season is over, Eklisia continues to be leveraged to host art shows and concerts.
Dates and Information
The Festival website has recently announced the dates and performances for the 2012.
Tickets
Tickets are sold through Eklisia and Biletix. The Biletix Sales Points are at the following locations:
- Oasis shopping mall – Everyday between 10.00–22.00
- Shader’one Cafe – Bodrum Council Square – Everyday between 10.00–24.00
© Click here to visit guemuesluek.de for more pictures of Eklisia Church and Performances
© Source of Seating Grid: Gümüşlük International Classical Music Festival (revised by RJ)
GÜMÜŞLÜK INTERNATIONAL CLASSICAL MUSIC FESTiVAL 2013
In addition to the main festival program, the following events will be held throughout the festival:
- JAZZ CONCERTS– The program covering Turkish and foreign jazz groups will be announced later
- ESMA (Eklisia Summer Music Academy) concerts will take palce throughout the festival
- Musicians participating to the festival main program may additionally perform at in different venues in Bodrum
NEW VENUE FOR 2013
Visit the Gümüşlük International Classical Music Festival Home Page
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Since there has been an increase in the number of people that show up for the international music festival, businesses should take make sure there is enough accommodation services, food and even entertainment for the influx of people. The turn out of people is expected to rise in the future, and this offers good businesses opportunities for Bodrum.
when is it?
Hi Eljay — I added dates for last year’s Festival to the article – and it spanned July to September. There’s a note on the Festival website, indicating that the 2012 program will be released in March, but at time of writing, they still hadn’t published the dates. I’ll keep checking back, and as soon as I find out the dates, I’ll add it to the post.
thanks, Jay
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I have tried to send you a message re this September in Gumushluk and Ekklisia….you may ember that Peter and I got married there in 2015 and planted those bougainvillea afterwards…it s good to see that they are blossoming….and so are we and are coming to Gumushlick this September …before the 9th….to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary with family and a couple of friends….are you still around? And could we book the Church for half an hour or so? Is there still a piano there?
We so hope that you and the family are well and happy and look forward to hearing from you,
Jilly and Peter Burnet x
Hello Jilly … I’m not associated with the church at all, so I’m unable to help you with your enquiry. I hope you manage to track down the people you’re looking for. thanks, Jay
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Hello Jay,
We are going to have our wedding dinner in Bodrum this October. We really want to have a blessing ceremony before the dinner. Could you pls give us any kind of suggestion? We would appreciate it so much.
Leyla
Hello Jilly,
I just saw your message. We are going to have our wedding dinner in Bodrum this October. We really want to have a blessing ceremony before the dinner. Do you have any contact info you can give it to us?
Thanks very much.
Leyla
Hi Leyla .. congrats on your wedding. I’ve passed your information onto Lesley a local Wedding planner at Incite, and she should be able to help you. Here’s her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Bodrumbespokebeachweddingsandeventdesign/
Hello there,
We are having our wedding dinner in Bodrum on the 15th of October and we really want to have a blessing ceremony before the wedding dinner. Is there anyone know anybody who can help us out with that? Thank you