Aspendos & Festival
Aspendos is renowned throughout the world for its magnificent
ancient amphitheatre. It was designed during the 2nd
century A.D. by the architect Zeno, son of Theodore.
The theatre is in excellent condition thanks to the
top quality of the calcareous stone and to the fact
that the Seljuks turned it into a palace, reinforcing
the entire north wing with bricks.
The theatre at Aspendos is also famous for its magnificent
accoustics. Even the slightest sound made at the centre
of the stage can be easily heard as far as the uppermost
galleries.
Each year thousands of foreign and local tourists flock
in to Aspendos in order to see this magnificent ancient
building , known as one of the best preserved antique
theatres in the world, with many original features of
the building remaining intact.
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about Aspendos (External Link)
It has being used for various activities and festivals
for many years, among which the Aspendos International
Opera and Ballet Festival is the most famous one. It
is organized by the Turkish State Opera and Ballet Directorate
since 1994 during June and July annualy .From the first
day of this festival, every year, two thousand year
old ancient Roman Theatre of Aspendos hosts world wide
known opera and ballet companies, conductors and artists.
After so many years of respect, Aspendos Festival was
accepted to the European Festivals Association(EFA),
on 2003 as one of the most respectable open air festivals
of classical music. "Independent Newspaper"
of UK ranked the Aspendos International Opera and Ballet
Festival as 5th among ten similar festivals.
Sing Along Turkey Concert on June 19th, 2010 will not
only be the most magnificent concert in history of Aspendos
International Opera and Ballet Festival, but also the
biggest choral project in Turkish history .
More than thousand people from all over the world will
find the opportunity of participating at such a glorious
festival. Moreover, this event will positively effect
the interaction between thousands of different people
from different cultures. It will be a huge international
party!
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Festival (External Link)
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