Fazil Say is not only the most prominent classical musicians in Turkey, but also one of the most famous critics of the government. Is that the reason why a State Orchestra took two Say compositions from the program?

The Turkish Ministry of Culture has painted compositions of the star pianist Fazil Say and government critic from the state orchestra-year program. This was confirmed by the Turkish international star on Monday on Twitter.

He also demanded an explanation why his pieces had been removed. The newspaper “Radikal”, citing the cultural website “Sanattan Yansimalar”, the Presidential Symphony Orchestra had to play two pieces Says. The Ministry but the orchestra suggested to change the planned program.

Fazil Say one of the most famous pianists and composers in Turkey. He is a critic of the Islamic-conservative government party. In the summer of last year, he had condemned the crackdown by the police against protesters Gezi. Also last year, an appeals court upheld a suspended sentence against Say for insulting Islam. He had allegedly sent islam critical tweets.

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