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The Pera Ensemble is a classical music group that specializes in Ottoman music and early European music. The group was founded in 2005 by Mehmet C. Yeşilçay and Kaan Bulak, who were both students at the Istanbul Technical University's Turkish Music State Conservatory. The group's name comes from the Pera district of Istanbul, which was a center of European culture during the Ottoman Empire. The Pera Ensemble's repertoire includes music from the Ottoman Empire, as well as early European music from the Renaissance and Baroque periods. The group's performances often feature traditional Ottoman instruments such as the ney, kemençe, and oud, as well as European instruments such as the viola da gamba and harpsichord. One of the highlights of the Pera Ensemble's early career was their performance at the 2006 Istanbul International Music Festival. The group's performance, which featured Ottoman and European music from the 16th and 17th centuries, was well-received by audiences and critics alike. The group's performance at the festival helped to establish them as one of the leading classical music groups in Turkey. In 2008, the Pera Ensemble released their debut album, "Music of the Ottoman Court." The album featured traditional Ottoman music from the 16th and 17th centuries, as well as European music from the same period. The album was well-received by critics and helped to establish the group's reputation as experts in Ottoman music. Over the years, the Pera Ensemble has performed at a number of prestigious venues and festivals around the world. In 2010, the group performed at the Edinburgh International Festival, where they received critical acclaim for their performance of Ottoman and European music. The group has also performed at the Istanbul Music Festival, the Ankara Music Festival, and the Bursa International Music Festival. In addition to their live performances, the Pera Ensemble has also released several albums over the years. In 2012, the group released "Music of the Sephardic Jews," which featured traditional Sephardic music from Spain and Turkey. The album was well-received by critics and helped to further establish the group's reputation as experts in early music. In 2015, the Pera Ensemble released their most ambitious album to date, "Music of the Ottoman Court: Makam and Mevlevi." The album featured traditional Ottoman music from the 16th and 17th centuries, as well as music from the Mevlevi Sufi order. The album was a critical and commercial success, and helped to establish the group as one of the leading classical music groups in the world. Over the years, the Pera Ensemble has received a number of awards and honors for their contributions to classical music. In 2011, the group was awarded the "Best Classical Music Group" award at the Istanbul Music Awards. The group has also been recognized by the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism for their contributions to Turkish music. Today, the Pera Ensemble continues to perform and record music from the Ottoman Empire and early Europe. The group's unique blend of traditional Ottoman and European music has helped to establish them as one of the leading classical music groups in the world. With their dedication to preserving and promoting early music, the Pera Ensemble is sure to continue to inspire audiences for years to come.

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