Piano CANSU ŞANLIDAĞ

Çağıl Cansu Şanlıdağ is a pianist recognized for her expressive power and virtuosity. She began her music education at the age of seven at the Dokuz Eylül University State Conservatory in İzmir. After completing her high school education, she continued her studies at the Royal Conservatories of Mons and Brussels under Dalia Ouziel and Aleksandar Madzar. She completed her postgraduate program at the Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst in Vienna with Markus Hadulla.

Şanlıdağ has performed as a soloist with prestigious ensembles such as I Musici Bruscellencis, the Presidential Symphony Orchestra of Northern Cyprus, and the Brussels Philharmonic Orchestra. Her performances have garnered great acclaim for her technical mastery and ability to convey deep emotions.

Continuing her career through recitals across Europe, particularly in Brussels, Florence, Paris, and Vienna, Şanlıdağ has participated in various concerts and festivals such as the Musicorum Festival, the International Northern Cyprus Music Festival, the Festival des Dames, the Traces Festival, the Music Chapel Festival, the Concerts de Midis in Brussels, BxlSurScène, Conservamus, and the Knokke Music Festival.

In addition to her performance career, Şanlıdağ actively collaborates with Philippe Graffin on the unpublished works of Ysaÿe and has worked alongside esteemed artists such as Anne Gastinel, Jeroen Reuling, and Olsi Leka during their masterclasses.

 On an international level, she has played an active role in prestigious competitions such as the Markneukirchen International Instrumental Competition, the Grumiaux Competition, and the Buchet International Cello Competition.

In addition to her artistic projects, Şanlıdağ works as a lecturer at the Near East University in Cyprus. She has given masterclasses of piano and chamber music at various organizations, including the Gümüşlük Academy and the International Music Academy Forte. The artist is currently working intensively to complete her solo album, which will be released under the Pavane Records label.