Turkish cellist Poyraz Baltacıgil recorded Bloch’s Prayer (From Jewish Life) in Istanbul.

Istanbul, Turkey

Who

Poyraz Baltacıgil, Mehmet Gökhan Bağcı

What

When

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:06:26 GMT · 2h 2m ago

Where

Istanbul, Turkey ·

Why

Baltacıgil was interested in Bloch's Prayer because of its ancient sensibility and traditional religious perspective, aiming to serve art by interpreting its depths.

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This recording, released in 2025, offers a contemporary interpretation of a work that bridges cultures and beliefs, bringing historical pain and shared hope into the present for global listeners.

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