Ph.D., New York University
M.M., Juilliard School of Music
B.M., Mimar Sinan University, Istanbul State Conservatory

-Musical Perception and Response
-Music of the Eastern Mediterranean Region
-Contrapuntal Lines and Rhythmic Organization in Claude Debussy's Piano Music
-Multi-Cultural Aspects in Turkish Music

Recordings:

Twelve Piano Etudes of Claude Debussy, 2011

Favorite Piano Works, 2009

Alla Turca, 2006 

Aysegul Durakoglu has been performing as a concert pianist and chamber musician nationally and internationally. She has performed in prestigious music festivals and concert series throughout the United States, Canada, Russia, and Turkey. Most recently, she has presented a performance project, titled "Musical Journey with the Orient Express" at Jazz at Lincoln Center, and lecture-recitals on the music of Claude Debussy for the composer's 150th birthday. More information can be obtained at her web-site: www.ayseguldurakoglu.com.

Professional Concert Pianist: International and National Venues (see website)
Affiliate Associate Professor, Stevens Institute of Technology, 2010-Present
Visiting Lecturer, Stevens Institute of Technology, 2005-2009
Adjunct Faculty, New York University, 1992-1998
Director and Instructor of Piano, Studio di Musica, Hoboken, 2003-Present
Artistic Director, Musica Mundana, Chamber Music Society, 1998-Present

NYU PhD Dissertation, Notable Distinction
NYU Chamber Music Society’s Special Award for Leadership and Contribution
NYU Travel Grant for International Seminar in Berlin

CMS College Music Society

Musica Mundana Chamber Music Society