My name is Ömer Özkul and I am an 8-year-old pianist from Istanbul, Turkey. I have been studying piano for 1 year and 11 months, taking weekly lessons with my teacher, Anıl Ilgaz. My passion for music began naturally, as I started playing on my own before taking formal lessons. Over this time, I have developed my skills and love for music, performing three pieces at the 19th Pera Piano Festival. I am eager to continue improving my technique, exploring new repertoire, and sharing my joy of music with others
Watch Ömer Özkul perform L’arabesque, Op. 100, No. 2 by Johann Friedrich Burgmüller on the piano for the 2025 World Music Competition as part of the Charleston International Music Competition.