SPIRIT OF ISTANBUL

The extra-ordinary dance show of Istanbul, “Spirit of Istanbul’ opens on August 7th 2014, Thursday at Zorlu Performing Arts Center

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The extra-ordinary dance show of Istanbul, “Spirit of Istanbul’ opens on August 7th 2014, Thursday at Zorlu Performing Arts Center – PSM Drama. Shows are planned to be couple of times a week. Full schedule will be announced at http://www.zorlucenterpsm.com/en

– ABOUT SPIRIT OF ISTANBUL –

Spirit of Istanbul is a production that tells the story of the great passions that became the subjects of the great Turkish epics. Integrating traditions and our historic tolerance and welcoming of a multitude of cultures that have added spice and zest to our great culture, Spirit of Istanbul is an ambitious project that tells the story of both Istanbul and Anatolia together.

The performance starts with a ritual journey through music, dance and storytelling from Asian moorlands to Anatolia; tours around the whole Anatolia with ethnic dances, reaches Caucasus from Balkans, then Mediterranean and ends in Istanbul, where the colorful cultural elements of the three continents unite.

Spirit of Istanbul has been conceived and produced with the idea that all stage arts are united. More than a dance show or “typical” cultural celebration of music and traditional art forms, Spirit of Istanbul is a show that will lead the audience on a very unique narrative experience through Turkish history, and is performed using the original ethnic instruments and percussive rhythms that are seldom heard, but at once – delightful.

– SHOW STREAM –

1. Ritual Dances

“First, the silent rhythm of the heart beat and the sound of a deep breath has been heard… The soil, soaked with rain, awakened and woke people up. This is the place where the sun rises. The soil met water, spirit with the body and the life with breath…”

2. Mehter

“The shadow gets bigger as it gets closer to the light… You rise as much as you reach the deep… The time is both yesterday and tomorrow… This is both the end of east and west… This is Istanbul… The bridges are built and the continents meet here…”

3. Harem

“Maybe it was as lonely as Adam and Eve and as impossible as Paris and Helen… As timeless as Kerem and Aslı and as unrequited as Tahir and Zühre. However, it was neither the first love, nor the last… It is not for sure whether it is the break-ups that raise the loves or whether it was the destiny of the big loves to end up with break-ups. Still, each love story written in the history is like the continuation of one another…Like Hürrem..Like Süleyman…”

4. Istanbul

“Dancing is singing as if running after a wisdom that perceives and understands the future, knows the history, With the rhythm of the time, as short as lifetime, as long as breath, Dancing is like flying through a light that says come whoever you are…All colors unite;they become white…”

A modern masterpiece, Istanbul’s most exclusive property project: Zorlu Center

Zorlu Center, as the first five-functioned “mixed use” project of Turkey includes; performing arts center, shopping center, hotel (Raffles İstanbul Zorlu Center), office and residences.

Zorlu Center Performing Arts Center: At long last, İstanbul has a world-class showplace for the Performing Arts. Zorlu Center PSM showcases diverse artistic genres including Broadway and West End musicals, dance, classical, opera, jazz and the best pop artists. State-of-the-art Main Theatre (2,242 seats) and Drama Stage (717 seats) have been designed to be the most technically advanced and acoustically perfect new performance halls in the world. Zorlu Center PSM also houses multiple spaces for exhibition of visual and contemporary arts pieces and foyer & hospitality areas with an exclusive VIP Lounge and a Sky Lounge. The complex also houses a high-tech Sound Recording Studio (the largest and most advanced in Europe) that doubles as a black-box theatre for intimate performances, acoustic concerts and other memorable events. Zorlu Center PSM is operated by New York City based Nederlander Worldwide Entertainment (NWE).

Zorlu Center Shopping Mall: Zorlu Center Shopping Mall features a range of high profile stores opening in Turkey for the first time, ambitious gourmet offerings and an alfresco city square concept in Istanbul and one of the most talked-about malls in Europe. With approximately 180 stores comprising 70,000 square meters of gross leasable area along with a 10,000 square meter main square adjoined by a 12,000 square meters park and side square, the Zorlu Center Shopping Mall is a new urban destination built on a 105,000 square meters property, the centerpieces of which are its inviting squares and green spaces, which offer a combination of alfresco and enclosed areas. Apple opened its first store in Turkey at the Zorlu Center Shopping Mall using the iconic “cube store” format of its New York location. With 9.600 square meters Beymen, Oother fashion brands opening their first stores in Turkey at the Zorlu Center Shopping Mall includinge Brooks Brothers, Industrie Denim, Cos, Lanvin, Pomellato, Stella McCartney ,and Superdry, gourmet brands Eataly, Jamie’s Italian, Tom’s Kitchen and Morini opened their first stores in Turkey at Zorlu Center Shopping Mall.

Raffles İstanbul: Raffles Istanbul Zorlu Center offering a contemporary interpretation of traditional Turkish motifs and also an impressive art collection in the public areas will reflect the historical characteristics of İstanbul. Delivering “emotional luxury” and the personalised butler service, at Raffles Istanbul Zorlu Center guests will receive an impeccable service for all their needs and wishes. The hotel, home to one of the largest and best equipped  spas in town, has 181 rooms including 49 suites.

Many awards winning Zorlu Center, located in the heart of Istanbul, is on the junction point of business, shopping, finance, entertainment and art life and it is easily accessible with any kind of public transportation.

For detailed information, please visit www.zorlucenter.com

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