Artists & Roster | MCY MUSIC

Visionary Creators, Virtuosic Masters & Boundary-Pushing Ensembles

At MCY MUSIC, master soloists of Ottoman and Anatolian traditions converse with European Baroque period specialists, beatmakers, composers, and contemporary sound designers. Our roster serves as a dynamic platform for artists who erase boundaries and elevate intercultural dialogue onto global concert stages.

Artistic Direction & Founder

Mehmet C. Yeşilçay

Composer, Arranger, Ensemble Director & Music Producer

As the artistic mastermind behind MCY MUSIC, Mehmet C. Yeşilçay bridges deep historical research with uncompromising contemporary sound aesthetics. An ECHO Klassik Award winner, he conceives and directs acclaimed intercultural operas (ARMIDA), historic baroque productions (Pera Ensemble), and modern electronic/world music projects (Spaceflight, Latin Turca).

Virtuosos & Guest Soloists

MCY MUSIC serves as a home and collaborative hub for exceptional instrumental masters and soloists:

• Serkan & Sercan Halili: Renowned masters of the Kanun (zither) and complex modal improvisation (Taksim).

• Hasan Esen: Virtuosic master of bowed strings (Kemençe & Violin).

• Guest Soloists & Vocalists: Frequent collaborations with opera singers, hip-hop artists, jazz percussionists, and electronic producers.