AIMA was founded in 1998 by Prof. Filiz Ali. Since its foundation the Academy has assumed a leading role in promoting the education of young musicians.
AIMA was founded in 1998 by Prof. Filiz Ali. Since its foundation the Academy has assumed a leading role in promoting the education of young musicians through expanding their horizons and their musical career. Music Masterclasses are held every year during the summer and fall seasons in Ayvalik, focusing mostly on string instruments. Students from Turkey, Europe and even as far away as New Zealand, gather together for eight to ten days of intense studying, practising and performing with distinguished international faculty at this beautiful Aegean coast town.
To give young and talented musicians, the opportunity of high level masterclasses where they would have the chance to work with internationally renowned master musicians, in the beautiful Aegean nature of Ayvalık. To open new musical and intellectual frontiers for the participants and to contribute to the enrichement of Ayvalık’s cultural life by organizing concerts.
Ayvalık, Bir Masterclass öyküsü - Mitos Diyarında Çağdaş bir Kültür Odağı(kitap)
Ayvalık, Story of a masterclass - A contemporary Nucleus of Culture in the Lands of Myths (book)