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Celil Refik Kaya, guitar
The phenomenal Turkish-American guitarist/composer, his refined, lyrical brilliance recognized through numerous competition wins
“The performances are just perfect … a wonderful chance to hear a healthy helping of pure delight.” – American Record Guide
Since his concert debut at the age of 6, Turkish-American guitarist Dr. Celil Refik Kaya has received high promised repetitions and accolades for his myriad accomplishments at an early age, being the youngest to win First Prize in the 2012 JoAnn Falletta International Guitar Concerto Competition with the Buffalo Philharmonic; prizewinner of international guitar competitions including Sofia Bulgaria, Naxos Greece, Vienna, Istanbul, and throughout the United States, highlighted awards winner at top competitions such as 2012 Guitar Foundation of America (GFA), Indiana International Guitar Competititon, Boston Guitar Competition, Texas International Guitar Competition, Schadt String Competition, and Philadelphia Guitar Competition. In 2017 he was awarded “Rising Young Musician of the Year” by the Donizetti Classical Music Awards in Istanbul.
Venue: Tenri Cultural Institute
43A W 13th St
Map
212-645-2800
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