..::Bellapais Music Festival::..

Welcome to the North Cyprus '17th International Bellapais Music Festival' under the auspices of His Excellency President Dr. Derviş Eroğlu. We would like to express our gratitude to The President’s Office, the Prime Ministry of TRNC, the Turkish Embassy, the Foreign Ministry, and the Ministry of Tourism, Environment and Culture of TRNC, Karpaz Gate Marina, TRNC Telsim, Turkish Airlines and the International Cyprus University, all governmental and private organizations, companies, establishments and lovers of music for their valuable support and contribution in sponsoring 'The Festival' since its birth.

In his letter to the 'Festival Committee', former UN Peacekeeping Force Commander wrote the following: "My wife and I are extremely privileged to have been among the honorary guests to grace the North Cyprus International Bellapais Music Festival. We are truly impressed with the magnificent display of exceptional talents from all parts of the world. Please pass on our compliments and heartfelt congratulations to the "brains behind" the International Bellapais Music Festival for having selected an array of music virtuosos...If only my very busy schedule permits, I would have wanted to watch and enjoy all the performances of these wonderful talents. I wish to truly congratulate these artists for their magnificent performances and thank them for sharing their God's gift to the whole world. Well done indeed!!!" Major General Hebert J. Figoli, Force Commander, United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus.

Following his Bellapais Festival victory, world famous German bariton Ivo Berkenbusch's hand writing expressed his impressions with such words: “Thank you for being invited to this very important international Music Festival in Bellapais. I am very surprised that your Festival is that professionally organised. Even German Festival leaders could learn from your professionality. Thank you for everything."

The concert of the 'Milano String Quartet' at the Bellapais Festival received a long and standing ovation. The Cellist of the Quartet, Luca De Muro stated his opinion to the media members as;“ We gave concerts almost everywhere, but Bellapais is different. The Abbey is alive with its architecture, illuminations, acoustics, with its village and hospitable villagers, pubs and restaurants. Here in this village history is alive, and Bellapais is a common treasure for all of us. Playing at Bellapais is a privilege and honour for all musicians. We will not forget this magnificent evening and the superb audience of Bellapais.”
Organizing a festival naturally takes long tiresome months but its worth receiving such messages. By means of exceptional supports and contributions, Bellapais and the festival has an outstanding piano. It's a jewel with "a velvet sound", it is a Bösendorfer. Bellapais is a truly distinguished concert hall at international standards with its superb accoustics and with its magnificent piano.
Welcome to “A unique experience at the breathtaking atmosphere of the Bellapais Abbey”, which unites music lovers of Northern Cyprus with our guests visiting Northern Cyprus to share and enjoy the universal language of classical music from 21 May onwards for four weeks, this year and every year.

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" KUZEY KIBRIS 17. ULUSLARARASI BELLAPAİS MÜZİK FESTİVALİ"
" NORTH CYPRUS 17th INTERNATIONAL BELLAPAIS MUSIC FESTIVAL"
Sayın Cumhurbaşkanı Dr. Derviş EROĞLU'nun yüksek himayelerinde
Under the auspices of His Excellency President Dr. Derviş EROĞLU'

FESTİVAL ORGANİZASYONU /
Festival Organised By

MÜZİK VAKFI
MUSIC FOUNDATION

MÜTEVELLİ HEYETİ /
The Trustees of the Music Foundation

Yılmaz TANER, İlker NEVZAT, Rezan NEVZAT, Şifa TANER

FESTİVAL GENEL KOORDİNATÖRÜ /
Festival General Coordinator

Yılmaz TANER

FESTİVAL SANAT DANIŞMANI/
Festival Art Advisor

Rüya TANER
Konser Piyanist / Concert Pianist AGSM, ARCM,GSMD Premier Prix

KAPAK FOTOĞRAFI /
Cover Photograph

11, Gündüz Tezel Street, Lefkosa, TRNC. Mersin 10 Turkey.
Tel: 00 90 (392) 227 1568 - 815 3345
0542-8546417
Fax:00 90 (392) 228 9373

Web Site	:	www.bellapaisfestival.com
E-Mail	:	info@bellapaisfestival.com

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Mehmet Ali Alabora : "Bellapais Klasik Müzik Festivali'ne arkadaşım ve klasik müzikle ilgili
yaptığım her şeydeki ortağım Emir Gamsızoğlu'nun Chen Halevi ile verdiği konser dahilinde katıldım. Bir sonraki yıl ben de mutlaka aktif olarak bir şey yapmak isterim. Hem Taner ailesinin kendilerini bu işe vakf etmişliği, hem de Kuzey Kıbrıs'taki klasik müzik heyecanı beni çok etkiledi. Emeği geçen herkesi tekrar tekrar kutluyorum."