Galiläakirche is pleased to present a rare performance by Turkish musician, instrument inventor, and sound researcher Görkem Şen, creator of the Yaybahar — a unique acoustic instrument that produces vast, immersive soundscapes without the use of electronics, digital processing, or amplification.
Developed over more than a decade of experimentation, the Yaybahar is a patented member of Görkem Şen's self-designed "Spring Family" of instruments. Combining strings, springs, and drum membranes in an innovative mechanical system, it generates rich resonances, deep drones, and evolving harmonic textures that often resemble electronic synthesis while remaining entirely acoustic.
Born in Istanbul, Görkem Şen has spent his career exploring sound through composition, improvisation, instrument building, recording, and live performance. His work draws from extensive research into musical traditions, acoustic phenomena, and experimental instrument design. Today, he performs internationally with the instruments he has invented and composes for film, theatre, documentaries, and interdisciplinary artistic projects.
This special evening offers an opportunity to encounter one of the most original acoustic instruments of our time in the remarkable acoustic environment of
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Galiläakirche is pleased to present a rare performance by Turkish musician, instrument inventor, and sound researcher Görkem Şen, creator of the Yaybahar — a unique acoustic instrument that produces vast, immersive soundscapes without the use of electronics, digital processing, or amplification.
Developed over more than a decade of experimentation, the Yaybahar is a patented member of Görkem Şen's self-designed "Spring Family" of instruments. Combining strings, springs, and drum membranes in an innovative mechanical system, it generates rich resonances, deep drones, and evolving harmonic textures that often resemble electronic synthesis while remaining entirely acoustic.
Born in Istanbul, Görkem Şen has spent his career exploring sound through composition, improvisation, instrument building, recording, and live performance. His work draws from extensive research into musical traditions, acoustic phenomena, and experimental instrument design. Today, he performs internationally with the instruments he has invented and composes for film, theatre, documentaries, and interdisciplinary artistic projects.
This special evening offers an opportunity to encounter one of the most original acoustic instruments of our time in the remarkable acoustic environment of Galiläakirche, inviting audiences into an immersive world of resonance, vibration, and sonic exploration.
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