Devr

“Devr” brings piano and classical kemençe together with ney, double bass and traditional Turkish instruments in a constantly evolving musical journey built on repetition. Rooted in minimalist textures and a subtle Sufi atmosphere, the piece gradually gathers energy and depth, drawing the listener further in with every return.

“Devr” was born from the idea that repetition does not necessarily mean staying in the same place. The piece is built around recurring chords and motifs, but with each return, something changes. The texture grows, the energy rises, and the music gradually takes on a different depth.

Piano and classical kemençe form the core of the piece, joined by ney, double bass and traditional Turkish instruments. The ney brings a subtle Sufi quality to the music, while the recurring harmonic patterns create a minimalist foundation. Yet the piece never feels static. New layers continuously emerge, keeping the tension alive and allowing the music to grow naturally from a quiet beginning into something much more powerful and immersive.

The title “Devr” refers to the idea of turning, circulating and returning. For us, it also reflects the way the piece itself moves, returning to familiar musical ideas while constantly transforming them. You hear something again, but it never feels exactly the same.

There is a sense of movement throughout the piece, almost as if the music is slowly opening a door to another space. Rather than telling a specific story, “Devr” leaves room for the listener to create their own images and emotions. It is a piece meant to pull you in gradually, to make you stay, listen a little longer, and discover that there is something deeper underneath each repetition.

Nağme Yarkın İstanbul Kemençe / Composer
Baturay Yarkın Piano
Burak Malçok Ney
Eren Turgut Double Bass
Fahrettin Yarkın Turkish Percussions