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AGE AT FIRST NATIONAL AWARD
ACL 740
SIGNATURE CLARINET MODEL
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INTERNATIONAL FESTIVALS FOUNDED
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CONTINENTS PERFORMED IN
BIOGRAPHY
One of the leading representatives of the Turkish G-clarinet worldwide.
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Serkan Çağrı is an internationally recognized Turkish clarinet virtuoso, composer and academic known for his distinctive performance style and his contributions to the development of the Turkish G-clarinet tradition. His work bridges traditional Turkish music with contemporary world music aesthetics, establishing him as one of the leading representatives of the instrument globally.
EARLY YEARS & EDUCATION
Çağrı began his musical journey at an early age and received the “Best Clarinet Performer” special award at a national competition when he was only 13 years old. He completed his formal education at Ege University and the Istanbul Technical University Turkish Music State Conservatory, where he later served as a clarinet instructor. He holds a master’s degree from Haliç University and is currently pursuing doctoral studies at the Baku Music Academy.
INTERNATIONAL STAGE
Throughout his career he has performed extensively across Europe, the Middle East and the United States, collaborating with internationally acclaimed artists including Sting, Ian Anderson, Joan Baez, Giorgos Dalaras, Gipsy Kings Heritage, Buika, Giora Feidman, Roby Lakatos, Natacha Atlas, Gheorghe Zamfir, Trilok Gurtu and Emel Mathlouthi, among many others.
ACADEMIC WORK
He is the author of the first educational method book for Turkish G-clarinet and has published academic articles on performance techniques. His artistic approach has also been the subject of academic research, including a doctoral study titled “Clarinet in Turkish Music and the Performance Techniques of Serkan Çağrı,” which received first prize at an international research competition in Los Angeles.
FESTIVALS & CULTURAL WORK
Serkan Çağrı is the founder and artistic director of the International Clarinet Festival and the International Balkan Music Festival, two prominent cultural events in Türkiye that bring together musicians from around the world.
DISCOGRAPHY & PRODUCTION
His discography reflects a unique musical bridge between Turkish traditions and global sounds, alongside music direction for feature films, national television series and corporate music productions.
SIGNATURE INSTRUMENT
ACL 740
“Serkan Çağrı Model”
“Serkan Çağrı Model”
The world-renowned wind instrument manufacturer AMATI-Kraslice produced a signature clarinet incorporating his original key and mechanism design — one of the rare cases of a performer contributing directly to the development of his instrument.
CULTURAL RECOGNITION
Keşan, 2023
In recognition of his cultural contributions, a statue of Serkan Çağrı was erected in his hometown of Keşan in 2023, honouring him as a living artist who has significantly represented Turkish music internationally.
CAREER MILESTONES
From a national award at thirteen to festivals of his own.
13
Best Clarinet Performer
Special award at a national competition — the foundation of a steady international career.
ITU
Conservatory & instructor
Educated at Ege University and the ITU Turkish Music State Conservatory, later teaching clarinet at the same institution.
ACL 740
Signature model by AMATI-Kraslice
His original key and mechanism design entered the international instrument literature.
2011
Doctoral research & first prize
A doctoral study on his performance techniques won first prize at an international research competition in Los Angeles.
2012
Two international festivals
Founder and artistic director of Türkiye’s first International Clarinet Festival and the International Balkan Music Festival.
2023
Statue in Keşan
Honoured by municipal decision as a living artist representing Turkish music worldwide.
PERFORMED & COLLABORATED WITH
Concerts and joint projects across Europe, the Middle East and the United States.
Sting
Ian Anderson
Joan Baez
Giorgos Dalaras
Gipsy Kings Heritage
Buika
Giora Feidman
Roby Lakatos
Natacha Atlas
Gheorghe Zamfir
Trilok Gurtu
Emel Mathlouthi
Vassilis Saleas
Souad Massi
Koçani Orkestar
Fanfare Ciocărlia
Taraf de Haïdouks
New York Gypsy All Stars
FOUNDER & ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
International Clarinet Festival
FOUNDER & ARTISTIC DIRECTOR · SINCE 2012
Türkiye’s first and only festival dedicated to the clarinet, hosting international guest artists each edition.
International Balkan Music Festival
FOUNDER & ARTISTIC DIRECTOR · SINCE 2012
A regular meeting point for musicians from across the Balkans and beyond.
International Thrace Jazz Festival
FOUNDER & ARTISTIC DIRECTOR · SINCE 2022
He started the first jazz festival of the land where he was born and raised.
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