IN THE HEART OF ISTANBUL, HAGIA SOPHIA STANDS AS A TESTAMENT TO THE COMPLEX TAPESTRY OF HUMAN IDENTITY. IT IS HERE, IN THIS SACRED SPACE, THAT THE COMPOSER FINDS INSPIRATION FOR A JAZZ COMPOSITION THAT DELVES INTO THE INTRICATE DANCE BETWEEN PUBLIC PERSONA AND PRIVATE TRUTH.

The Sacred Groove of Hagia Sophia, in G (Locrian) Major

This composition captures the essence of that struggle (the intricate dance between public persona and private truth), with each solo instrument representing a different facet of the self. The drums beat out a rhythm that is both driving and relentless, evoking the constant pressure to conform.

A Jazz composition that delves into the intricate dance between public persona and private truth

Background

In the heart of Istanbul, Hagia Sophia stands as a testament to the complex tapestry of human identity. This ancient structure, originally built as a Christian basilica in 537 CE under the direction of Byzantine Emperor Justinian I, has undergone several transformations throughout its history.