Oud that bridges tradition and the now.
Contemporary makam & world-jazz oud performance by Hasan Tosun.
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Video
Sultaniyegah Exercise
Technical exercise in Sultaniyegah makam
Studio Warmup
Daily practice routine in studio
NTV Television Interview
Burcu Esmersoy ile Nev program
Music
Hicaz Saz Semai
Instrumental composition in Hicaz makam
ISRC pendingHispanic
World fusion composition
ISRC pendingVivaldi Lute Concerto - Largo
Classical baroque arrangement on oud
ISRC pendingVivaldi Lute Concerto RV93
Baroque concerto arranged for oud
ISRC pendingDeprem Sabahı
Original composition inspired by resilience
ISRC pendingCengizhan
Film music experiment
ISRC pendingAbout
Hasan Tosun is an Istanbul-based oud virtuoso who bridges classical makam tradition with improvisation, contemporary harmony, and world-jazz textures. Performing in solo, duo, and trio formats, he delivers festival-ready sets in 30/50/90-minute options. His musical path was shaped by a strong theoretical foundation with Tanburi Mehmet Kocaman, advanced oud studies with Prof. Dr. Mutlu Torun, and deeper work on harmony/composition with Dr. Nail Yavuzoğlu. He graduated from Istanbul Technical University State Conservatory with a thesis titled 'An Analysis of Coşkun Sabah's Oud Performance,' and completed his repertoire examination before a jury including Prof. Dr. Nevzat Atlığ. Alongside the classical repertoire, Tosun focuses on original compositions and contemporary arrangements, recognized for a warm tone, rhythmic clarity, and refined microtonal nuance—bringing tradition into a modern, global stage language.
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Repertoire
Festival-ready sets available in 30 / 50 / 90 minute formats
Shows
Upcoming
June 15, 2025
Istanbul
Babylon Bomonti
Trio format
July 22, 2025
Berlin
Werkstatt der Kulturen
World Music Festival
Past
March 10, 2025
Amsterdam
Muziekgebouw
Solo performance
February 5, 2025
Paris
Institut du Monde Arabe
Duo with percussion
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EPK & Rider
Contemporary oud bridging makam tradition and modern textures.
Hasan Tosun delivers improvisation-driven oud performances in solo/duo/trio formats.
Highlights
Performance Formats
- •Solo Oud (optional ambient/loop pad)
- •Oud + Percussion (duo)
- •Oud + Percussion + Bass/Keys (trio)
Technical Requirements
2× DI / 1× vocal mic not required, 1× condenser mic + 1× DI recommended for oud.
Full details in Technical Rider PDF.
Rights & Copyright
Hasan Tosun's original compositions are administered through his MESAM membership and protected under applicable copyright law.
Booking
Available for festivals, concerts, and special events worldwide.