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BULENT EVCIL: Born in Istanbul, Evcil started his academic career at MSU Music Academy with Mukerrem Berk (1980) Following his graduation in 1988 He won national flute competion in Istanbul and went on studying with Marc Grauwels at Brussel Royal Academy where he is graduated from flute and chamber music branches in 1992. He continued his academic career with Jean - Michel Tanguy at Heidelberg- Mannheim Music Academy (1994). In 1996 he received the efficiency in art qualification. Between 1992 - 1999, he studied with world famous flute virtuoso Sir JAMES GALWAY. Galway described Evcil as 'one of the best flutists of his generation' . Evcil is invited to a number of concerst as guest artist with Galway's recommendation. He has given a number of concerts and Master classes in USA, Europe and performed in festivals in Ukraine and Turkey. Between 1996 - 1998, he played as solo flutist in Imperial Concerts Soloist Kapella in Vienna. between 1999-2004 he was principal flutist in Istanbul state Opera and ballet Orc. and since 1999, he is principal flutist at Borusan Istanbul Philharmonic Orchestra. and since 2004 he is principal flutist at Istanbul State Symphony Orchestra. In 2004 , world famous conductor, LORIN MAAZEL invited and appointed Evcil as solo flutist in Arturo Toscanini Philharmony Orchestra(Parma -Italy) where he participated the europe tournament with. In the meantime he gave three concerts with Sao Paolo (Brazil) National Symphony Orchestra and made three CD recording. He participated the Far East Tournement with Italian International Symphony Orchestra and gave concerts in 7 different places. Presently he is lecturer at I.T.U - MIAM master programme in flute section in Istanbul. Evcil owns the Belgium Royal Art Encouragement medal.