A private event in Ephesus is a visit arranged for one group only. This one was a night organized by Tekfen Foundation: a guided walk, the Terrace Houses, then dinner and a concert of the Tekfen Philharmonic Orchestra in front of the Library of Celsus.
I recently had the privilege of leading a tour of my favorite ancient city which is Ephesus. This tour was specially organized by Tekfen Foundation which is a part of one of Turkey’s biggest companies, Tekfen Holding.
Board members of Tekfen Holding and leading culture journalists of Turkey’s media attended my tour. We had also a visit to the Terrace Houses of Ephesus. Tekfen Holding recently sponsored a restoration project and helped to restore ”the lion room” of Ephesus Terrace Houses.
Our night finished with dinner and a concert organized in front of the Celsus Library of Ephesus. Tekfen Philarmonic Orchestra gave an unforgettable performance during this private night.
My Tour and The Concert on the Media
- https://www.cumhuriyet.com.tr/kultur-sanat/tekfen-filarmoninin-efes-antik-kent-soleni-1946514
- https://medyascope.tv/2022/06/12/tekfen-filarmoni-efes-antik-kentinde/
- https://www.milliyet.com.tr/kultur-sanat/30uncu-yasini-efes-antik-kentinde-kutladi-6772487
- https://www.dunya.com/yasam-keyfi/klasik-muzik-ile-tarihin-muhtesem-birlikteligi-tekfen-filarmoni-izmir-konseri-haberi-660616
- https://www.sabah.com.tr/cumartesi/2022/06/18/tekfen-filarmoniden-unutulmaz-bir-gece
- https://www.andante.com.tr/tr/10667/Can-cakmur-Ve-Tekfen-Filarmoni-Orkestrasi
- http://artemishaber.com/haber-Tekfen-Filarmoni-Orkestrasi-Celsus-Kutuphanesinde-4343
- https://www.izmirdergisi.com/tr/haberler/2765-tekfen-filarmoni-uluslararasi-izmir-festival-inde
Frequently Asked Questions
Did the private event in Ephesus include the Terrace Houses?
Yes. We visited the Terrace Houses as part of the tour. Tekfen Holding recently sponsored a restoration project and helped restore the lion room there. My post on the Ephesus Terrace Houses explains how the rooms are arranged.
Where did the Tekfen Philharmonic Orchestra play in Ephesus?
The orchestra played in front of the Library of Celsus at the end of the night. The library stands at lower end of Curetes Street. Other concerts were held there too, like the Four Seasons of Vivaldi concert.
