Maftirim HADDESH KEKEDEM

Arr. Hakan Ali TOKER Piyano: Ayşe TAŞPINAR GATENYO                    Ses Sanatçısı: Bora UYMAZ Keman: Ertuğrul ERHAN              Fotoğraflar: İzzet KERİBAR

To preserve the Maftirim, Jewish prayers originating in Edirne and facing the threat of disappearance, we aimed to keep this rich cultural heritage alive. We commissioned Hakan Ali Toker, a Turkish composer, to westernize these tunes with piano accompaniment, thereby making them accessible to Western audiences as well. Through this collaboration, we carefully selected specific tunes for Toker to arrange, ensuring this album would celebrate and sustain this important cultural tradition. Additionally, this project is complemented by Izzet Keribar’s synagogue photographs from all around Turkey, enriching the musical experience with visual narratives of the country’s Jewish heritage.