Bekir Küçükay - Ömer Yılmaz

Bekir Küçükay was born in Ankara and completed his music education in Gazi University, department of Music Training. In 1983 he received mention with his composition “Monolog” from National Guitar Composition Contest. He also received a medal of honor from the Brasil government in 1987 for the concerts and the album he made in memory of the renowned Brasilian composer H. Villa-Lobos. With tenor Ömer Yılmaz, a solo artist of merit in Ankara State Opera he produced the album “Sevda Türküleri” (Love Ballads) in 1995. His albums “Küçük Plays Küçükay” and “Anatolian Suit” were released respectively in 1998 and 2008. He received the art award from Mujdat Gezen Art Centre in 1999. He took part in various guitar festivals such as Charlton Kings in England (2000) and Vendome in France (2001). Since 1988 Küçükay has been working as a lecturer in İstanbul State Conservatory and giving regular concerts around the world.