Great Performances S53E15 - Now Hear This – “The Call of Istanbul”
Great Performances (1971)
S53E15 Now Hear This – “The Call of Istanbul”
Episode Overview
In Istanbul, where East meets West, Scott Yoo and his wife, flutist Alice Dade, dive into a city alive with a fusion of cultures, languages, and ideas. Joined by Turkish pianist Fazıl Say, conductor Çem Mansur, and a vibrant ensemble of Anatolian folk and Turkish jazz musicians, they journey through the streets and sounds of this crossroads metropolis, discovering how its rich heritage shapes a unique musical landscape.