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World-renowned soprano Aida Garifullina and Turkish tenor Murat Karahan will come together for two special opera concerts in Türkiye, performing in Istanbul on Jan. 8 and Ankara on Jan. 10, 2027.
Organized by Piu Entertainment, the concerts will bring together two artists who have performed at some of the world's leading opera houses.
The Istanbul concert will take place at the Turkcell Basketball Development Center on Jan. 8, followed by a performance at ATO Congresium in Ankara on Jan. 10. Both events are scheduled to begin at 9:00 p.m. local time.
Garifullina has built an international career with performances at prestigious venues, including New York's Metropolitan Opera, Milan's La Scala, London's Royal Opera House and the Paris Opera.
She rose to international prominence after winning Operalia, the opera competition founded by Placido Domingo, in 2013. Her career also includes the release of her album "AIDA" under the Decca label.
Beyond opera, Garifullina appeared alongside British singer Robbie Williams at the opening ceremony of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. She has also shared the stage with celebrated artists, including Placido Domingo and Andrea Bocelli.
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Karahan, meanwhile, has taken on leading roles at major institutions, including the Vienna State Opera, Moscow's Bolshoi Theatre, Deutsche Oper Berlin, the Bavarian State Opera and Naples' Teatro di San Carlo.
In 2019, he made history at Italy's Arena di Verona Opera Festival by performing leading roles in four of the five operas staged during the same season, marking a first for the festival.
His international achievements have also earned him recognition in Italy. In 2021, he received the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, while in 2025, he was honored with the Pavarotti Special Honor Award at an event commemorating the 90th anniversary of Luciano Pavarotti's birth.
Tickets for both concerts are available through Biletinial, Bubilet, Biletix and Passo.
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