Emil Kuyumcuyan was born in 1993 in Istanbul. He began his percussion studies with Turgut Mehmet Sökmen at the Mimar Sinan State Conservatory in Istanbul and continued his studies (Bachelor, Master) at the “Staatliche Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst” in Stuttgart with Marta Klimasara and Klaus Dreher. He then entered the CNSMD of Lyon in 3rd cycle – Artist Diploma, with Jean Geoffroy. It is during this period of research that he creates his show “Istanbul – the roots”. He won the 3rd prize of the “International Percussion Competition Luxembourg” (2012) with his trio and the first prize of the “Stockholm International Music Competition” in the category of solo instruments (2014). In 2016, Emil Kuyumcuyan won first prize in the “Tromp International Percussion Competition” and also received the DAAD prize. Emil performs all over the world as a solo percussionist and chamber musician in various formations. Parallel to these activities, he composes and teaches percussion. Depuis 2023 il enseigne la percussion à The Frankfurt University Of Music and Performing Arts.
Emil Kuyumcuyan
