Aşkın Usta Unique bassoon & vocal live performance for luxury events, corporate events, gal

We require a suitable performance area, standard power supply, a professional PA system, a high-quality vocal microphone, and a suitable stereo DI box/audio connection to connect our backing tracks to the venue’s sound system. For larger events, stage monitoring and basic stage lighting are preferred. Technical requirements can be adapted according to the venue and event.

We need the venue address, performance area details, access and parking information, and details of the available sound system and technical equipment. We would also like to know the approximate audience size and whether the event will be indoors or outdoors.

Sound and lighting equipment is normally provided by the venue or event organiser. We provide our own instruments and performance equipment. Specific technical requirements can be discussed and arranged in advance.

Yes. My assistant can provide and manage background music via Spotify before the performance, during breaks and afterwards. As an artist also present on Spotify, we can create a seamless musical atmosphere tailored to the style of the event and the client’s preferences.

We are a compact two-person team: the artist and his assistant. We require a professional PA/sound system, a vocal microphone, suitable amplification for the bassoon, and an audio connection for our backing tracks. The assistant manages the backing tracks and technical coordination, allowing for a fast, smooth and professional setup.

After a 38-year professional career with Izmir State Opera and Ballet, it is difficult to choose just one performance. Some of my most memorable experiences have been performing on prestigious stages as both a bassoonist and vocalist, bringing together classical artistry, contemporary music and my distinctive bassoon-led sound. For me, the best venue is always one where the audience truly connects with the music.

I especially enjoy elegant weddings, corporate events, gala dinners, luxury receptions and special celebrations where music is an important part of the atmosphere. I love creating a distinctive experience by combining live bassoon and vocals with a wide-ranging repertoire, from classical and jazz to pop, tango and contemporary music. Every performance is tailored to the character of the event and its audience.

My professional journey began as a bassoonist and developed into a 38-year career with Izmir State Opera and Ballet. Over the years, I performed a vast classical and operatic repertoire and developed my own distinctive stage concept, combining the bassoon with live vocals. Today, I bring this experience to concerts, gala events, corporate functions, weddings and private celebrations, blending classical mastery with jazz, pop, tango and contemporary music.

My greatest musical influences include J.S. Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms and Astor Piazzolla. Among the legendary artists of Türkiye, Barış Manço, Bülent Ersoy and Zeki Müren have also deeply influenced my musical identity. These diverse inspirations have shaped my own distinctive style, bringing together classical and symphonic music, Anatolian colours, contemporary sounds, bassoon and voice. I believe truly great music has no borders — it connects people beyond genre, language and culture.

Aşkın Usta takes the bassoon far beyond its traditional classical role. Combining live bassoon and vocals, he transforms this extraordinary instrument across an exceptionally wide range of musical styles—from Bach and Mozart to Turkish music, pop, jazz, tango and contemporary arrangements. His performance reveals a side of the bassoon audiences rarely experience: powerful, emotional, versatile and completely unexpected.

We typically arrive 60–90 minutes before the performance for setup and soundcheck. Our standard performance is approximately 90 minutes, which can be presented as one continuous show or divided into sets. Performance length and format can be tailored to the event and the client’s requirements.

Yes, absolutely. We are happy to perform outdoors for weddings, private celebrations, corporate events and special occasions. We simply require a safe, level and weather-protected performance area, with suitable access to electricity and sound equipment.

Absolutely. Clients are welcome to choose songs from our repertoire, and we can also prepare special song requests in advance. We enjoy tailoring each performance to the atmosphere, audience and character of the event. From classical and romantic pieces to Turkish, international and contemporary music, we create a personalised musical experience for every occasion.

Our clients often describe our performances as unique, sophisticated, emotional and unforgettable. They are especially impressed by the rare combination of live bassoon and vocals, and by the way we move effortlessly between classical, symphonic, Turkish and international music. Every performance is designed to create a strong connection with the audience and turn the event into a memorable musical experience.

Aşkın Usta performs at corporate events, luxury weddings, gala dinners, hotels, festivals, private celebrations, cultural events and concert venues. Each performance can be tailored to the atmosphere of the event, from elegant background music to a powerful headline show, with a repertoire ranging from classical and Turkish music to pop, jazz, tango and contemporary styles.