Praise from Doyen Writer Şefik Kahramankaptan: Arcan İsenkul Named Successor to Ruşen Güneş

In a recent column published on the prominent cultural portal 'Sanattan Yansımalar', one of Turkey's most respected classical music critics, Şefik Kahramankaptan, praised young violist Arcan İsenkul's artistic growth. In his article, Kahramankaptan identified İsenkul as the potential crown successor to the legendary pioneer of Turkish viola, Prof. Ruşen Güneş.

The writer detailed İsenkul's journey from his early youth in Bilkent under Cavid Cafer, to his current studies at the Frankfurt University of Music and Performing Arts (HfMDK) with the legendary Prof. Tabea Zimmermann. Reviewing İsenkul's March 2026 performance of Yalçın Tura's Viola Concerto under maestro Rengim Gökmen, Kahramankaptan highlighted his technical maturity, flawless intonation, and artistic presence on stage.

This high praise from such a distinguished figure represents a moment of immense pride for Arcan İsenkul and his family, symbolizing the beautiful continuity of classical music heritage in Turkey. We extend our deepest gratitude to doyen writer Şefik Kahramankaptan for his invaluable support of young artists and the development of the viola ekol.

You can read Şefik Kahramankaptan's full review and column on the Sanattan Yansımalar portal via this link: The Successor Candidate of an Unforgettable Master: Arcan İsenkul.