Duo Ekeš - Ezo Sarici (violin) and Deniz Cengiz (piano)

Event information

Our fabulous friends Ezo Sarici and Deniz Cengiz return as the newly named Duo Ekeš.

Schumann - Sonata No. 2 for Violin and Piano

Interval

Lili Boulanger - 2 pieces for violin and piano
Korngold - Much Ado About Nothing Suite op.11 for violin and piano
Piazzolla - Grand Tango

Duo Ekeš, featuring violinist Ezo Sarici and pianist Deniz Cengiz, is an emerging
violin-piano duo praised for their compelling performances and comedic
interaction with their audiences.
Duo Ekeš are dedicated to exploring the underplayed corners of the classical
repertoire, with a particular passion for works by Turkish composers whose music
remains largely unknown. Their performances as a duo have taken them to venues
such as Duke’s Hall, the Austrian Consulate of Istanbul, and Gregynog Hall in
Wales, where they hold a residency. They have earned recognition for their artistry

and musical collaboration, connecting audiences with both familiar and lesser-
known works.

The duo have had several concert tours in the U.K. and Turkey, with more tours
planned in December 2024 and March 2025. These will include performances in
Istanbul, Ankara, Bursa, London, Wales, and Scotland, continuing their mission to
share their unique repertoire and dynamic performances with diverse audiences.
Ezo Sarici, born in 2002, is a graduate of the Royal Academy of Music, where she
now continues her Master’s degree under Prof. Roman Simovic. Ezo’s career spans
solo and chamber performances across Europe, with highlights including festivals
such as the Sardinia International Music Festival and Aberystwyth Music Festival.
She has performed at major venues such as the Royal Festival Hall and Barbican
Centre and is also an emerging composer, with her folk-inspired works set to
premiere at the Barbican Centre in 2025.
Deniz Cengiz, born in 2003, began her musical education in Istanbul before
receiving a full scholarship to the Purcell School of Music. She is currently studying
Solo Piano at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Leipzig with Prof. Markus
Tomas and Chamber Music with Prof. Boris Kusnezow. Deniz has performed as a
soloist with orchestras performing Clara Schumann Piano Concerto and has
appeared at venues including Wigmore Hall and Duke’s Hall. She has received
multiple awards in international piano competitions and is an experienced recitalist
and chamber musician.