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The Istanbul University State Conservatory
was established in 1914 during Ottoman reign
as the first official school of music. It later
underwent certain changes and develop to teach
theatre, ballet, and opera as well as music. It
took its final name in 1986.
The Conservatory has been the source for the
Istanbul State Symphony Orchestra and the State
Opera and Ballet, and has produced many valuable
artists. Leyla Gencer, Ayflegül Sarca, Verda
Erman, Mükerrem Berk, Güner and Süher Pekinel
are among the alumni, and figures such as Cemal
Reflit
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Rey, Ekrem Zeki Ün and Adnan Saygun
have worked as instructors. The Conservatory has
retained the tradition acquired through the years
and continues to present the world with artists
from the new generation.
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Students find the
opportunity to gain worldwide renown through
shows and conserts organized in accordance with
agreements drawn with institutions around the
world, and the Conservatory invites guest teachers
from abroad to enlarge the scope of education.
With the preparatory units, students are initiated
in very early youth to allow them to enter an
academic career. The Operatic Arts Department
offers an education of two years preparation and
four years graduate studies, and other Arts
Departments offer four years courses. Education
is implemented in the Sections of Dramatic Arts
and Music, and in departments affiliated to these
two sections.
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