The festival venues include Galata Mevlevihanesi, Istanbul University Rectorate Building, Istanbul Modern and Santralistanbul Energy Museum, Zorlu Center PSM and Boğaziçi University Albert Long Hall in addition the Hagia Eirene Museum, Archaeological Museum, Tiled Kiosk, Süreyya Opera House and Lütfi Kırdar Convention and Exhibition Center. According to a famed international musicologist, the Festival bridges cultural and religious divisions. See also Istanbul Biennial Istancool Istanbul International Jazz Festival International Istanbul Film Festival References External links Official web site Music festivals established in 1973 Festivals in Istanbul Music festival Classical music festivals in Turkey Annual events in Turkey 1973 establishments in Turkey Summer events in Turkey