Didem Başar

Turkish Kanun player and composer based in Montreal, Canada. 

Upcoming Concerts

All Concert Dates

CONSTANTINOPLE

re: Orient

November 13, 2024 19:30

Christ Church Cathedral
Vancouver, BC. Canada
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CONSTANTINOPLE

re: Orient

November 14, 2024 19:30

Alix Goolden Performance Hall
Victoria, BC. Canada
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CONSTANTINOPLE

re: Orient

November 16, 2024 20:00

Salle Bourgie, Musée des Beaux Arts de Montréal
Montréal, QC. Canada
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CONSTANTINOPLE

re: Orient

November 20, 2024 20:00

Grand Théâtre de Québec
Québec City, QC. Canada
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CONSTANTINOPLE&Ghalia Binali

Sur les traces de Rumi

November 23, 2024 20:00

Tanweer Sacred Music Festival
Dubai, The United Arab Emirates
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Le Concerto pour violon de Tchaïkovski

Orchestre Symphonique de Québec

December 4, 2024 20:00
December 5, 2024 10:30

Grand Théâtre de Québec
Québec City, QC. Canada
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Didem baŞar trio

feat. Patrick Graham and François Houle

December 17, 2024 19:30

The Annex
Vancouver, BC. Canada
Presented by NOWMS
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Current Project

Continuum, is my latest creative endeavour, a composition project for Kanun and string orchestra…

The Kanun is known for it’s ability to provide countless opportunities for a rich variety of melodic interpretations. In addition to its classical role in the Middle Eastern music tradition, the Kanun’s melodic resourcefulness also allows its use in Western classical music.

As a kanun player who loves to challenge her instrument’s boundaries, I have participated in various chamber and symphonic music projects over the years. My latest creative endeavour Continuum, is the products of a 30 year long musical journey and the synthesis of both, my Turkish music background and my conservatory education in Western classical music.

Music

A musical dialogue between two cultures…

Originally from Istanbul, Turkey and now established in Montreal, Canada, my music is a dialogue between Middle Eastern and Western classical music.

Kanun

The Kanun is an indispensable instrument of the Turkish music ensemble. When its melodramatic sound is competently blended together by a dexterous artist…

Kanun Lessons

Online or in person

Centre des Musiciens du MOnde

Didem Basar’s class accompanies the students in the discovery or broadening of their knowledge of the principles of Turkish Music and its specific techniques.

Book Lessons

Rhythmitica

In her music the dialogue between the Kanun and Western classical instruments is enriched by Turkish makams (modes) and rhythmic cycles as well as improvisation.

Book Lessons

About me

Born into a family steeped in music, kanun player and composer Didem Başar started her music education at Istanbul Turkish Music State Conservatory when she was 11 years old. Ever since, she has relocated to Canada and collaborated with many ensembles around the world…

Press

As a composer, I will continue to pour my feelings on music scores. As a musician, I am always striving to improve…

Levantive Rhapsody

Latest Album

After composing and playing with different artists and ensembles in Canada for the past 15 years, I wanted to create my own project, which would intertwine two musical influences: Turkish and Western classical music…