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Onur Alec Kadioglu

Onur Alec Kadioglu

Onur A. K. is a musical geek/writer who, accidentally, happens to have an engineering degree. Born and raised in Istanbul / Turkey and living in Milano / Italy currently. Who knows where to next.






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Review: PARLAK FIKIRLER (BRIGHT IDEAS) at SES 1885
Review: PARLAK FIKIRLER (BRIGHT IDEAS) at SES 1885
May 10, 2024

Don’t miss 'Parlak Fikirler' at multiple stages—a chilling look at the extremes parents will go for their child’s future. A modern-day Macbeth meets preschool panic! #Theatre #BrightIdeas

Feature: THE GREAT GATSBY - BALLET at MERSIN DOB
Feature: THE GREAT GATSBY - BALLET at MERSIN DOB
December 26, 2023

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of 'The Great Gatsby,' masterfully adapted into a ballet performance. This production, a first in Turkey, is staged at the prestigious Mersin State Opera and Ballet. The novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, considered one of the 20th century's most significant writers, is transformed into a visually stunning and emotionally stirring ballet. This adaptation brings to life the mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby and his obsessive love for Daisy Buchanan, set against the vibrant backdrop of the Jazz Age.

Review: Blanc & Noir's New Album
Review: Blanc & Noir's New Album "IT'S ELECTRIC"
November 20, 2022

Brought together the naive timbre and touch structure of the Rhodes Piano, also known as the Fender Rhodes, the cult instrument of jazz, and the harmonic richness of J.S.Bach in the album 'It's Electric'. Time-defying and game-changing with a strong current that connects the past and the future.

BWW Interview: Emrah Kocak of THIS IS ALL ABOUT VISION
BWW Interview: Emrah Kocak of THIS IS ALL ABOUT VISION
February 20, 2021

Emrah Kocak is a classical guitar artist from Istanbul, Turkey that has been working with a number of names in the music industry. Additionally, he has been abroad for his education and has his eyes on international collaborations. Lately, he has been under the spotlight with his latest work 'Handel's three pieces on guitar', which has received thousands of likes and millions of watches on Youtube. We had the chance of chatting a little about his career, life, and future.

BWW Interview: Sam Sultan, İrem Arslan, Zeynep Ece Yazıcıoğlu, Josilyn Markel of CHROMAS CHOIR at Virtual Platform
BWW Interview: Sam Sultan, İrem Arslan, Zeynep Ece Yazıcıoğlu, Josilyn Markel of CHROMAS CHOIR at Virtual Platform
April 26, 2020

Chromas Choir is one of the most innovative and pioneer choirs both on the national and international platforms. They have established their worth many times over time by the projects and standardized quality of their work. We had a chance to interview virtually with some of the members during these challenging times, to create a platform for the audience to learn more about them!

BWW Review: MESSI10 BY CIRQUE DU SOLEIL at ABHA Arena, Qatar
BWW Review: MESSI10 BY CIRQUE DU SOLEIL at ABHA Arena, Qatar
January 16, 2020

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL'S LATEST CREATION “MESSI 10” VISITS DOHA AS ITS FIRST GLOBAL TOUR DESTINATION IN 2020 starting from February 27th, 2020, in ABHA Arena, in Doha.

BWW Interview: Kaan SEKBAN, Greatest Showman of Our Age at Zorlu PSM
BWW Interview: Kaan SEKBAN, Greatest Showman of Our Age at Zorlu PSM
October 13, 2019

Kaan Sekban, being recognized as a social media phenomenon, brought his jokes to the stage and became one of the most prominent figures of recent years. After working in various positions at a bank for ten years, Kaan Sekban participated in the acting and musical workshops in Turkey and abroad. Acted in Istanbulname the Musical in Turkey and in the A Midsummer Night's Dream in Italy.  He is mostly recognized by the homemade live satire shows published from his own house, named 'My Side of white-collar life'.

BWW Interview: EREN YAGMUROGLU of WHEN YOU BELIEVE MORE YOU SLEEP LESS - PT. 2 at Heminngway
BWW Interview: EREN YAGMUROGLU of WHEN YOU BELIEVE MORE YOU SLEEP LESS - PT. 2 at Heminngway
October 7, 2019

Futurization expert and business strategist Eren Yagmuroglu graduated as a Bachelor of Management of Information Systems. The İstanbul born innovator founded Maxfield & Parrish in Los Angeles and Heminngway in Istanbul to futurize artists' & organizations' branding and marketing concepts by using his own methods. In the same year, he participated in the HBX CORe program at Harvard Business School Yagmuroglu joined the Recording Academy Grammy's / Los Angeles as an Academy Member. Let along he is the humblest, kindest and most dedicated human being I ever had the pleasure of meeting.

BWW Interview: EREN YAGMUROGLU of WHEN YOU BELIEVE MORE YOU SLEEP LESS - PT. 1 at Heminngway
BWW Interview: EREN YAGMUROGLU of WHEN YOU BELIEVE MORE YOU SLEEP LESS - PT. 1 at Heminngway
September 4, 2019

Futurization expert and business strategist Eren Yagmuroglu graduated as a bachelor of Management of Information Systems. The İstanbul born innovator founded Maxfield & Parrish in Los Angeles and Heminngway in Istanbul to futurize artists' & organizations' branding and marketing concepts by using his own methods. In the same year, he participated in the HBX CORe program at Harvard Business School Yagmuroglu joined the Recording Academy Grammy's / Los Angeles as an Academy Member. Let along he is the humblest, kindest and most dedicated human being I ever had the pleasure of meeting.

BWW Previews: ANNOUNCE BLUE MAN GROUP IN QATAR at Qatar National Convention Centre
BWW Previews: ANNOUNCE BLUE MAN GROUP IN QATAR at Qatar National Convention Centre
June 27, 2019

ALCHEMY PROJECT in partnership with Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC) is thrilled to announce that BLUE MAN GROUP, the wildly popular theatrical phenomenon, will be visiting Qatar for the first time from 14 -17th of August 2019, as part of a World Tour. The award-winning stage show, known for its trio of bald and blue performers, will be coming to Doha in 2019.

BWW Review: 'SMURFS' & 'HELLO KITTY' LIVE  at Qatar National Convention Centre
BWW Review: 'SMURFS' & 'HELLO KITTY' LIVE at Qatar National Convention Centre
June 12, 2019

Tickets go on sale for a world of family friendly fun with 'Smurfs' & 'Hello Kitty' Live stage shows  Stage performances bring the popular characters to life this Summer in Qatar!

BWW Interview: Lauren Herley And Jennifer Lecuyer of BAZZAR - CIRQUE DU SOLEIL
BWW Interview: Lauren Herley And Jennifer Lecuyer of BAZZAR - CIRQUE DU SOLEIL
May 4, 2019

Check our delightful interview below with the leading lady, Floating Woman portrayed by Lauren Herley and the artistic director Jennifer Luceyer!

BWW Interview: Rebekkah Lowings of GHOST THE MUSICAL at Zorlu Center
BWW Interview: Rebekkah Lowings of GHOST THE MUSICAL at Zorlu Center
November 27, 2018

In 2017, he re-opened the curtains under the production of Bill Kenwright, and after a large tour of the United Kingdom, he toured Istanbul with his international tour. The musical, which has been nominated for three Tony awards and won many awards, brings a new breath to the story with poetic acting and grand stage performance while preserving the romantic atmosphere of the unforgettable film.

BWW Review: SENINLE BASIM DERTTE” – “IN TROUBLE WITH YOU at KüçükÇiftlik Park
BWW Review: SENINLE BASIM DERTTE” – “IN TROUBLE WITH YOU at KüçükÇiftlik Park
August 26, 2018

A new Turkish musical has been created around the music of well-known Turkish singer Selami ?ahin, under direction of Damla Cerciso?lu who is also happens to be one of the three founders of the musical; Yavuz Hakan Tok, Hakan Alt?ner, to celebrate and cherish golden ages of Turkish music and movies.

BWW Review: THE DANCE OF THE SUN, THE WIND AND THE DUST PART.2: AROUSED FIRE OF SALUTE ON A FROSTY NIGHT at Qatar Exhibition And Convention Center
BWW Review: THE DANCE OF THE SUN, THE WIND AND THE DUST PART.2: AROUSED FIRE OF SALUTE ON A FROSTY NIGHT at Qatar Exhibition And Convention Center
May 27, 2018

The once of a lifetime experience of contributing as a part of audience during the olympian night of gusto was indefinable. Singular admirations of music were merged and served as a triumphed feast and every breath taken was filled with delight.

BWW Review: THE DANCE OF THE SUN, THE WIND AND THE DUST PART.1 : ONE THOUSAND AND ONE NIGHTS at Qatar Exhibition And Convention Center
BWW Review: THE DANCE OF THE SUN, THE WIND AND THE DUST PART.1 : ONE THOUSAND AND ONE NIGHTS at Qatar Exhibition And Convention Center
May 2, 2018

Haskin's artistic attributes combines with the Ranjbaran's western mournful and triumphed composition under the guidance of unexplainably talented Hermes Helfricht; the night was nothing but astonishing.

BWW Review: A LITTLE NIGHT OF BAROQUE: THE PHILHARMONIC AT THE LIBRARY: MUSIC OF THE BAROQUE at Qatar National Library
BWW Review: A LITTLE NIGHT OF BAROQUE: THE PHILHARMONIC AT THE LIBRARY: MUSIC OF THE BAROQUE at Qatar National Library
April 21, 2018

Doha Baroque Ensemble accomplished to examine each string of the heart of Baroque both as individually and as a whole. The playlist included some of the greatest works of magnificent minds of the era such as; Johann Hermann Schein: Suite No. 16 from Banchetto musicale, Nicola Matteis (ca. 1650-after 1714): Suite in A Major for two violins and continuo from Ayres for the violin, Johann Sebastian Bach: Suite No. 2 in B Minor for orchestra, BWV 1067 Giovanni Gabrieli, Canzon Primi Toni a 8.

BWW Review: RICHARD WAGNER: SIEGFRIED IDYLL, WWV 103. GUSTAV MAHLER: SYMPHONY NO. 1 IN D MAJOR. at Katara Opera House
BWW Review: RICHARD WAGNER: SIEGFRIED IDYLL, WWV 103. GUSTAV MAHLER: SYMPHONY NO. 1 IN D MAJOR. at Katara Opera House
March 9, 2018

The Katara Opera House honoured two magnet-like opposite Classical Music masterminds from 19th Century; Mahler and Wagner.

BWW Review: VIDEO GAMES LIVE AND QATAR PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA: THE WHIRLPOOL OF ENTHUSIASM at Qatar Exhibition And Convention Center
BWW Review: VIDEO GAMES LIVE AND QATAR PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA: THE WHIRLPOOL OF ENTHUSIASM at Qatar Exhibition And Convention Center
February 26, 2018

Eimear Noone, the award winning Irish Conductor and Composer at Blizzard entertainment over a decade whom is best known for World of Warcraft, and Laura Intravia a.k.a. Flute Link from the streets of New York City have created a magical night at Qatar Exhibition and Convention Center by teaming up with the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra, a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, was founded in 2007 by Her Highness Sheikha Mozah bint Nasser Al Missned and currently under the direction of Kurt Meisner.

BWW Interview: Daniel Ruffing, Noah Meaux of SECRETS THE MUSICAL
BWW Interview: Daniel Ruffing, Noah Meaux of SECRETS THE MUSICAL
January 26, 2018

Musicals born and raise at streets of imaginations of young people. Daniel Ruffing and Noah Meaux have been working on a promising new musical called 'Secrets the Musical' which gives the vibrations of 'Dear Evan Hansen' and 'Be More Chill' meets 'Bonnie and Clyde'.






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