DMA, Pianist, Composer, Academician
New EP 'Our Ballads' 👉 2026 March 6
Solo Ballads is added to 'New Music Friday Türkiye'
Diyar is added to 'Anadolu'
“...Virtuosity of the musicians and in particular of the pianist Baturay Yarkın, whose play is not without reminding of Azeri pianists like Shahin Novrasli or Isfar Sarabski.” Jacques Pauper, co-founder of couleurs jazz radio at zebrajazz
“Yarkın has a strong sense of melody, the ability to tell melodies simply and the ability to depict allegorically. This gives him a competent expressive power.”
Feridun Ertaşkan, founder of cazkolik, editor and writer
BATURAY YARKIN
Born into a family of musicians, Baturay Yarkın was immersed in music from an early age. He resides in İstanbul, a city rich in cultural and historical heritage. At the age of seven, he won first place in the part-time Classical Piano program at Istanbul University State Conservatory. By twelve, he had earned third place in the European Young Pianists Competition, studying under Prof. Meral Yapalı.
His academic journey encompasses classical music, jazz, Argentine tango, Turkish music, and composition, culminating in a doctorate (DMA) from İstanbul University State Conservatory in 2022.
UPCOMING
Baturay Yarkın Trio & Nağme Yarkın – Sahneport, The Badau Sessions 24.04.2021 (Digital concert)
Ayşen Zülfikar & Baturay Yarkın – Zeyta Emirgan, April 1, 7, 21, 28
Ebru Selvikavak – Hilton Bomonti, April 8
Ayşe Sicimoğlu – Cuba 42, April 14
Brenda Berin – Asa Khai, April 24
Javadoff – Türkiye Tour throughout April and May
