The “Tahir Aydoğdu Internet Choir Sultan Compositions Concert and Tuğra Exhibition,” organized by Ondokuz Mayıs University (OMU) Bafra Faculty of Business, brought nostalgic breezes to the attendees.

Held at the Atatürk Congress and Culture Center (AKM), the concert featured melodies composed by Ottoman sultans and princes, performed by the Tahir Aydoğdu Internet Choir. Concurrently, the "Tuğra Exhibition" displayed the imperial monograms of the Ottoman sultans in the AKM foyer area.

The concert, led by Associate Professor Suzan Urgan from the Bafra Faculty of Business and conducted by TRT artist Tahir Aydoğdu, was attended by Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Murat Terzi, Dean of the Faculty of Tourism Prof. Dr. Yetkin Bulut, numerous academicians, and students.

Vice-Rector Prof. Dr. Terzi: “OMU Represents the Spirit of Liberation”

In his opening remarks, Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Murat Terzi expressed his pleasure in participating in such an event, stating, "Our university, named after May 19th, embodies the spirit of liberation. I extend my gratitude to the esteemed members of the choir and everyone who contributed to showcasing compositions reflecting this spirit in our city. Welcome to our university. You honor us with your presence."

The concert, performed by a 50-member choir, included a repertoire featuring:

• From Sultan Selim III: “Sûz-i Dilârâ Peşrevi,” “Ab-ü Tâb ile Bu Şebhâneme Cânân Geliyor,” “Gönül Verdim Bir Civâne,” “Bir Nev-Civâne Dil Müptelâdır,” “Ey Gaziler Yol Göründü”
• From Sultan Mahmud II: “Nihal-i Kâmetin Bir Gül Fidandır,” “Aldı Aklım Bir Gonca Leb,” “Bulsun İkbâl Devletin Günden Güne Olsun Küşâd”
• From Ghazi Giray Khan: “Mahûr Peşrev”
• From Sultan Murad IV: “Uyan Ey Gözlerim Gafletten Uyan,” “Uzzâl Peşveri”
• From Seyfettin Osmanoğlu: “Hüzzâm Peşrev”
• From Gevheri Osmanoğlu: “Başka Bir Âlem Gerektir Gönlümü Seyrân İçün”
• From Mehmet Vahidettin: “Hicran ile Dil-Hastayım Ümmid ile Nalan”
• From Sultan Mahmud I: “Şehnaz Perşevi”
• From Prince Korkut: “Kürdî Perşevi”
• From Sultan Bayezid II: “Nevâ Perşevi”
• From Sultan Abdülaziz: “Bi Huzurum Nale-i Mürg-i Dili Divâneden,” “Hicaz Sito”
• Anonymous: “Ebrulerinin Zahm-ı Nihandır Ciğerimde”

The concert concluded with the presentation of gifts and a commemorative photo session.