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CATAMOTurkish-American Orchestra

Programs & Repertoire

From full symphony to jazz big band.

CATAMO performs across a rich spectrum of orchestral forms, blending classical Turkish composers, folk traditions, pop, jazz and international works within a single stage.

Orchestral Forms

01Full Symphonic Orchestra
02Big Jazz Orchestra
03Film Music Orchestra
04Symphonic Pop Orchestra
05Symphonic Latin & Jazz Orchestra
06Jazz Big Band
07Pop Big Band

Repertoire & Composers

Our programs span centuries and genres — classical Turkish composers, art and folk music in symphonic form, beloved classics, pop, rock, film scores and international works.

  • Classical Turkish Composers

    Cemal Reşit Rey, Ulvi Cemal Erkin and other pioneers.

  • Turkish Art Music in Symphonic Form

    Zeki Müren songs reimagined with full symphony.

  • Turkish Folk Music in Symphonic Form

    Aşık Veysel, türküler and beloved folk traditions.

  • Atatürk's Favorite Songs

    A tribute to the songs cherished by the Republic’s founder.

  • Turkish Classic Songs with Symphonic Arrangements

    Treasured hits from the 60s, 70s and 80s.

  • Turkish Pop & Contemporary Songs

    Ajda Pekkan, Sezen Aksu and modern favorites.

  • Turkish Rock & Alternative

    Haluk Levent and the spirit of Turkish rock.

  • Turkish Film Music & Soundtracks

    The golden era of Yeşilçam cinema.

  • Turkish Jazz & Easy Listening

    Smooth, sophisticated arrangements for any evening.

  • Turkish Marches

    Stirring, ceremonial marches performed in full.

  • International Songs

    Beloved works from the global repertoire.

Collaborations

We celebrate the unity of Turkish and American cultures through collaborations with distinguished local and international artists.

Solo Symphonic Orchestra Concerts
Orchestra & Operatic Soloists (Murat Karahan, Andrea Bocelli, etc.)
Global Pop Artists (Adele, Michael Bublé, etc.)
Turkish Choirs (AKM & San Diego)
Orchestra & Instrumentalists (Fazıl Say, Yo-Yo Ma, etc.)
Renowned Turkish singers across every genre
Solo Jazz Orchestra
Jazz Orchestra with soloists & instrumentalists (Fatih Erkoç, Kerem Görsev, Chris Botti, etc.)
Orchestra with Pop artists (Ajda Pekkan, Tarkan, etc.)
Turkish Art, Tasavvuf & Folk Music artists (Emel Sayın, Selda Bağcan, Ahmet Özhan, Erkan Oğur)
Jazz & Latin Band with world-renowned artists

Concert Concepts

Themed evenings designed to move audiences — from Republic Day celebrations to Mevlana poems and high-end cultural events.

Celebration of Republic Day ConcertSpecial Days ConcertsMevlana poems with symphonic orchestraZeki Müren songs with symphony or jazz bandAşık Veysel songs with orchestraSezen Aksu with symphonyOttoman music with symphony or jazz bandAtatürk's favorite songsFolk Music with symphonic orchestraEvents, balls, celebrations and high-end parties

Help the music play on.

CATAMO is a project under AKM, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, so your gift is tax-deductible. Every contribution helps us bring Turkish and American musical traditions to the stage.

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