02.11.2026 05:30
Swiss cellist Jodok Vuille, known in the music world as 'Jodok Cello', gave his first major solo concert in Turkey at the AKM Türk Telekom Opera Hall in Istanbul. The artist, who performed film scores as well as classical works, interpreted Tarkan's song Şımarık on his cello; during the concert, he talked about the hospitality of the Turkish people and his admiration for döner and baklava.
Swiss cellist Jodok Vuille, known in the music world as 'Jodok Cello,' performed his first major solo concert in Turkey at the Türk Telekom Opera Hall of the Atatürk Cultural Center (AKM) in Istanbul.
Blending classical music with modern touches, the artist included classical repertoire as well as beloved popular music pieces and unforgettable film scores at the concert organized by Piu Entertainment.
The artist also performed Tarkan's song 'Şımarık' on his cello.
THE TURKISH PEOPLE ARE VERY WARM AND HOSPITABLE
Chatting with the audience between pieces, the successful artist expressed his love for Turkey and Turkish culture.
Stating that the whole world loves Turkey very much, Jodok Vuille said, 'This love is not only for your deep-rooted culture and history, but also because the Turkish people are very warm and hospitable.'
Later in his speech, the artist also mentioned his interest in Turkish cuisine and said he is a great admirer of especially döner kebab and baklava.
HE STARTED PLAYING THE CELLO AT AGE 6 AND BECAME KNOWN THROUGH PIERCE BROSNAN
Vuille, who stated that he began his cello education when he was only 6 years old, also performed special pieces reflecting the beauty and tranquility of nature in Lucerne, Switzerland.
Vuille also shared a remarkable memory from his career with the audience. The musician, who said he had very few followers when he first started on social media, recounted that after one of his performances was liked and shared by world-famous Irish actor Pierce Brosnan, he reached a huge audience and suddenly gained hundreds of thousands of followers.
The concert, which lasted about two hours, ended with prolonged applause from art lovers.