The Nicosia Municipality Orchestra presented the much-anticipated Evan’s Concert at the Rauf Denktaş University Cultural Center, captivating the audience with world-class performances. Conducted by Chief Oskay Hoca, the event featured remarkable solo performances by Mehmet Evan and Ahmet Evan, as well as an exquisite selection of duets.

A Celebration of Iconic Music

The concert showcased timeless classics, with duet performances of Frank Sinatra’s “My Way”, James Brown’s “It’s a Man’s Man’s World”, Jose Feliciano’s “Gypsy”, Tom Jones’ “Delilah”, and Louis Armstrong’s “What a Wonderful World”. These powerful renditions delighted the audience with their nostalgic charm and emotional depth.

Mehmet Evan captivated the crowd with his solo performances of:

• Billy Joel’s “Just the Way You Are”
• Tracy Chapman’s “Baby Can I Hold You”
• Deep Purple’s “Soldier of Fortune”
• His original composition, “Hayat”.

Ahmet Evan delivered equally mesmerizing renditions of:

• Frank Sinatra’s “New York, New York”
• Dennis Edwards’ “Don’t Look Any Further”
• Michael Bublé’s “Feeling Good”
• His original composition, “My Best Story”.

The concert concluded with a rousing performance of Tom Jones’ legendary hit, “Sex Bomb”, leaving the audience in awe.

A Family Affair

Nicosia Turkish Municipality (LTB) Mayor Mehmet Harmancı expressed his excitement over the father-son duo sharing the stage. “Everyone was thrilled to see SOS band’s lead singer Mehmet Evan and his son, lead singer Ahmet Evan, performing together,” Harmancı said.

Wishing for a Peaceful 2025

In his remarks, Mayor Harmancı wished the audience a peaceful new year. “I hope 2025 brings peace to all of us. Let’s leave wars behind and welcome 2025 with hope and harmony,” he said. He also praised the Nicosia Municipality Orchestra for their contributions to public art, calling them “the locomotive of public art in the country.”

Evan’s Concert marked a cultural highlight in Nicosia, celebrating music, family, and community spirit as the year draws to a close.