Echoing Travelogues: The Beyond and Us | Concert

Echoing Travelogues: The Beyond and Us, led by artistic director and lead artist Emine Bostancı, is an immersive performance shaped by a curatorial vision that brings together music, history, and storytelling into a unified dramaturgical journey. Under her leadership, an international ensemble bridges Ottoman, Persian, and European traditions within a single interdisciplinary work.

Featuring Emine Bostancı (Istanbul kemenche), the ensemble includes Zeynep Yıldız Abbasoğlu (kanun), Judith Steenbrink (baroque violin), Tineke Steenbrink (positive organ), and Vinsent Planjer (percussion), with narration by Nora Fischer. Together, they span Ottoman court music, Mevlevi ritual traditions, Persian classical music, and European Baroque repertoire.

The programme invites audiences on a journey across centuries and cultures; from Istanbul to Vienna, and from Persia to Europe. Inspired by the travel diaries of diplomats and explorers (15th–18th centuries), it brings to life the sounds and encounters that shaped cultural exchange across continents.

The work draws on historical travel diaries, including figures such as Levinus Warner, exploring how cultures define themselves through encounters with “the other”. It highlights identity as something shaped through exchange and perception, rather than fixed boundaries.

The performance features music from Ottoman, Persian, and early European traditions, performed on historical instruments. Iconic spaces such as Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace, Mevlevi lodges, and St. Stephen’s Cathedral are reimagined through 4D sound design, creating an immersive spatial experience.

The production is supported by an international creative team, including Head of Research Dr. Zeynep Yıldız Abbasoğlu, sound designer Dr. Hasan Baran Fırat, and video designer Ataman Girişken, and is developed in collaboration with Holland Baroque and 4DSound. Produced by Muziekgebouw Productiehuis and Dareyn Foundation, the work combines historical research, spatial audio practices, and contemporary performance technologies to create a richly layered artistic experience.

Organised by Yunus Emre Institute London, the project positions London as a meeting point for historical reflection, artistic dialogue, and intercultural exchange.

More than a concert, Echoing Travelogues: The Beyond and Us is a sensory exploration of memory, identity, and cultural imagination.

Event Details
Date: Friday, 12 June 2026
Venue: The Tabernacle, 34–35 Powis Square, London W11 2AY, London
Time: 7:00 PM (doors open at 6:00 PM)

Join us for an evocative evening of music and storytelling.

Additional Information:

• Please arrive by 6:30 PM to allow sufficient time for seating. To ensure an uninterrupted experience for both performers and audience, late entry will not be permitted after 7:10 PM.
• Student / Concession tickets are valid only with a valid student or concession ID, which may be requested at the door.
• Refund requests can be made up to 10 days before the event date. Please note that booking fees are non-refundable.
• Tabernacle Nothing Hill is easily accessible by public transport; please check local routes and parking options.
• As seating is unreserved, we suggest arriving early.
• Guests are welcome to take photos during the concert; however, we kindly ask that no flash is used and that photography remains discreet so as not to disturb the performers or audience. Please remain seated while taking photos and avoid moving around the venue during the performance.
• If you share your images on social media, we would be delighted if you could tag us @yeelondra.
• Professional photography and videography will be carried out exclusively by authorised personnel appointed by the organiser.
• Please be advised that recording and photography will take place during the event for archival, marketing, and promotional purposes. By attending this event, you consent to the Yunus Emre Institute capturing and using images and footage for these purposes.
• The concert is recommended for ages 16 and above due to its immersive and contemplative format. Children aged 7 and above may attend if accompanied by an adult and provided they are able to remain seated and quiet throughout the performance. Parents are kindly asked to ensure that young attendees do not disturb performers or audience members. In the event of disruption, we reserve the right to request that the accompanying adult and child step outside the hall.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Tabernacle Notting hill, 34-35 Powis Square, London, United Kingdom

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