Ozan Sarıtepe

Ozan Sarıtepe is a renowned classical guitarist from Turkey, who has been praised by leading guitarists and critics for his virtuosic performances and musical interpretations.

His passion for music began around age 15 when he started playing the classical guitar. Today, he is a successful recitalist, soloist, and chamber musician who captivates audiences with his powerful and passionate performances.
His musical brilliance has been praised by renowned classical guitarists and professors. Aniello Desiderio said, "When I heard him playing, he reminded me why I love music." Prof. Enno Voorhorst commented, "Ozan Sarıtepe instantly struck me as a brilliant artist with a bright and elegant future," while Prof. Kagan Korad added, "The interpretations of Sarıtepe are sensitive, deep, colorful and fresh leaving no doubt that his music touches our hearts." Prof. Jorge Oraison remarked, "Ozan’s musical phrase is never 'trendy' but fresh and personal, enjoying every note he plays, like he was improvising."
Sarıtepe's academic journey began at the Rotterdam Conservatoire under the guidance of Prof. Jorge Oraison, where he earned his bachelor's degree. Later, he continued his master's studies at the Royal Conservatoire of The Hague in the Netherlands, studying with Prof. Enno Voorhorst, and also received his soloist diploma from the Koblenz Guitar Festival and Academy in Germany under Prof. Aniello Desiderio.
During his studies, he has had the opportunity to work with many of the world's leading classical guitarists in masterclasses. Sarıtepe has been recognized with numerous scholarships and awards from The Netherlands and Germany.
Throughout his studies and since graduation, Sarıtepe has been invited to perform and give masterclasses at concert halls, festivals, and conservatories across Europe. In addition to his accomplishments as a performer and teacher, Sarıtepe has made several appearances on radio and tv programs in Turkey, North Cyprus, Germany, Belgium, The Netherlands, and Uruguay. He released his first solo album, "Sonidos de Paisajes-Music of Spain," to great success, receiving excellent reviews from critics worldwide. Such as; “... Sarıtepe has achieved a rare thing by creating a musical concept free from cliché; the music of Spain is as exciting as it ever was and should continue to be so. It is delivered here with unpretentious flair and skillful artistry...” Tim Panting, Classical Guitar Magazine, USA
Since 2017, Sarıtepe has served as the artistic co-director of the Cyprus Guitar Festival. His talent, dedication, and passion for music have established him as one of the most accomplished classical guitarists of his generation.