Ege Sayar

Ege Sayar is a Turkish composer born in 1998. His passion for music and composition ignited in his early childhood, and he has since demonstrated unwavering dedication to exploring a diverse range of musical genres. Ege graduated with honors from his bachelor's degree in classical music composition at the HKU Utrecht Conservatory in the Netherlands. He studied with Jeroen D'Hoe and Caroline Ansink, supported by a talent grant. Additionally, he completed an Erasmus exchange semester at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg in Germany, studying with Fredrik Schwenk. Currently, Ege is pursuing his master's at Universität Mozarteum Salzburg in Austria with Sarah Nemtsov. He holds a merit scholarship and the position of assistant student of the Universität Mozarteum Composition Department. Over the past years, Ege has actively participated in various festivals, workshops, and masterclasses alongside renowned composers. His compositions have graced the stages of prestigious international festivals and events. He has also won several competitions and reached the finalist stage in others. Ege has received significant commissions, and he is currently engaged in meetings for further opportunities. His music has received premieres and performances in Türkiye, Slovenia, Croatia, Greece, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, England, Cyprus, Russia, Azerbaijan, China, Hong-Kong, Australia, United States, Canada. The concepts he seeks to explore in his music may vary. Rather than adhering to a specific musical style, he strives to draw inspiration from every era and genre, spanning from the past to the present.

Although we are all engaged in composition, our interests and inclinations naturally differ due to the inherently subjective nature of music. Therefore, it is not only natural and expected but also, in my view, highly desirable for individuals to pursue the paths they find most inspiring and meaningful.

Along this journey, I believe it is essential to explore as many different directions as possible, to experience both the appealing and less appealing aspects of each, and to evolve gradually through this process of discovery. In this sense, I am convinced that every composer requires an education tailored to their unique artistic identity.

While certain fundamentals such as theory, harmony, instrumentation, and orchestration are universally necessary, I consider a personalized approach indispensable when it comes to composition itself. I am confident in my ability to support this kind of individualized development, both through my compositional insight and my strong communication skills, and I believe I can foster the healthiest and most inspiring environment for each student.