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Murat Coskun
The internationally renowned percussionist Murat Coşkun was awarded the 1998 SWR World Music Prize and the 2004 ZMF Prize.
Based on his ethnomusicology and oriental studies he acts as a mediator between the musical worlds of orient and occident; he draws from the rich musical repertoire of various cultures and has committed himself to many different styles such as world music, classical music, early music, new music and jazz.
Consequently, Murat Coşkun is always very busy, whether as a lecturer for oriental percussion and frame drums, as a much sought-after studio and live musician or as a composer for numerous CDs, DVDs, theater, TV and radio productions.
He was the first author and teacher to produce an instructional DVD about frame drum playing – “Finger Dance”; as a Schlagwerk endorser he participates in the development of new instruments and frame drums. Murat Coşkun is the founder and artistic director of the most important international frame drum festival Tamburi Mundi ® in Freiburg (Germany). In addition, he is also in charge of Tamburi Mundi festivals in Iran (Isfahan), Italy (Umbria) and Turkey (Cappadocia).
Professional Activities
Percussionist
Why Schlagwerk?
Very good percussion instruments, high quality; nostalgia factor: I already performed on these instruments at concerts when I was only 15 years old. The Schlagwerk Frame Drum has accompanied me to different countries - Mongolia (Gobi Desert), Morocco, Corea, Iran – and on the most varied occasions – a solo performance for Giora Feidman, an award winners´ concert and the like.
I have opted for Schlagwerk because I am truly convinced of the quality, and I think that this company and its mission statement are highly praiseworthy.
Favourite Instrument?
20´´ / 24´´ Frame Drum, Bendir, Cajon la Perú with Side Kick, Udu Drums
Musical Style
World music, from baroque to medieval music, classical music, oriental jazz, Turkish classical music
Bands/Projects
Tamburi Mundi Festival Ensemble: www.tamburimundi.de
Giora Feidman Sextett
Ensemble FisFüz: www.fisfuez.de
Spielleyt: www.freiburger-spielleyt.de
A chantar: www.achantar.de
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Endorser plays
Murat Coskuns soloist debut: FRAMES & DRUMS
/ 29. September 2012
/ 29. September 2012
Murat Coşkun’s soloist studio debut is an expression of his musical experience, rich in facets and a superb mastery of his percussion equipment. The frame drums take of course first position here, practically at home in many various cultures – from Asia to the Orient, North-Africa and Europe as well as in South-America.
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/ 29. September 2012
Murat Coşkun’s soloist studio debut is an expression of his musical experience, rich in facets and a superb mastery of his percussion equipment. The frame drums take of course first position here, practically at home in many various cultures – from Asia to the Orient, North-Africa and Europe as well as in South-America.
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