Schumann: Director’s Cut Available on All Platforms

My first album, Schumann: Director’s Cut, which I have worked on day and night down to the smallest detail, poured my heart into over three years of effort, and brought to life through an incredible team effort, is now available on all digital platforms.

May 7, 2025

Upcoming Concert

AASSM Small Hall

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Başar Can Kıvrak - Robert Schumann: Director’s Cut

  • 2024 - First Album

    In 2024, the album Director’s Cut, featuring solo piano works by R. Schumann, was released under the Ada Müzik label.

  • 2017 - Complete Compositions for Piano Trio by Beethoven

    During the 2016-2017 concert season, he achieved a first in Turkey by performing Beethoven’s complete works for piano trio—including variations, the trio adaptation of the Second Symphony, the original version of the Op. 20 Septet, and single-movement pieces—alongside Özgür Baskın and Gökhan Bağcı.

  • 2012 - Moscow P. I. Tchaikovsky Conservatory - Red Diploma

    He was admitted to the Moscow Tchaikovsky State Conservatory in 2008 and graduated with a Red Diploma in 2012 from the class of Eliso Virsaladze, one of the most prominent representatives of the Soviet Piano School.

  • 2005 - Sofia Young Virtuosos Piano Competition, Grand Prix Award

    He won the Grand Prix Award at the 2005 Sofia Young Virtuosos Piano Competition.

ACADEMIC

Başar Can Kıvrak

  • Associate Professor - 2022

    ÜAK - Turkish Interuniversity Board

  • Assistant Professor - 2018

    Yaşar University - Faculty of Art and Design

  • Proficiency in Art - 2018

    Eskişehir Anadolu University - School of Music and Drama

  • Master's Degree - 2012

    Moscow P. I. Tchaikovsky Conservatory

  • Bachelor's Degree - 2008

    İhsan Doğramacı Bilkent University - Faculty of Music and Performing Arts

ALBUMS

Albums

Robert Schumann: Director’s Cut