On Friday evening, 30 January 2026, despite Ankara’s familiar winter cold, rain, and sharp wind, a full audience gathered at the CSO Ada Ankara Ziraat Bank Main Hall for a concert that offered a welcome pause from the week’s fatigue. While the streets outside were cold and wet, the atmosphere inside the hall was warm and attentive, shaped by music and shared concentration.

The concert was conducted by Cornelia von Kerssenbrock, whose calm presence and refined gestures guided the orchestra with clarity and ease. Her approach combined discipline with sensitivity, reflecting the German musical tradition while allowing space for expression. Throughout the evening, particularly in........

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