Stories Left Untold

The one-hour program features pieces in languages such as Kurmanci, Zazaki, Turkish, Laz, Ladino, Arabic, and Armenian. Between pieces, Gamze Karaca shares short stories about these musicians and peoples, while also weaving into her narration the life stories of the quartet members on stage, who have themselves left their home countries or are children of immigrants.

To offer the audience a visual connection to the content, illustrator Ernesto Herrera Orta draws live on stage images related to the stories, which are projected onto the wall using a projector. This also makes the program an entertaining experience for younger audiences.

“Tales Not Told” was created with support from the Berlin Senate Department for Culture and Social Cohesion as part of the so-called IMPACT program. This initiative specifically promotes artistic formats that can integrate different cultures while also breaking down barriers for people with disabilities. For this reason, Gamze Karaca also provides narration for people with visual impairments, describing the visual elements.

The Anadolu Quartet was founded in Turkey by violinist and musician Ahmet Tirgil. The string quartet is known for its interpretations of Anatolian folk songs using classical instruments and regularly tours Turkey with various guest musicians. The Anadolu Quartet Europe also includes violinist Dorotheé Royez, violist Theresa Burggaller, and cellist Zeynep Akdil.

The performance on November 7, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. is suitable for young people ages 8 and up.

The performances are sponsored by the Treptow-Köpenick District Office as part of the Integration Fund—a district-level neighborhood program—with funding from the Senate Department for Labor, Social Affairs, Equality, Integration, Diversity, and Anti-Discrimination. Thank you very much!