Bushra El-Turk - Composer

Born in London, Bushra El-Turk has written over 60 works for the concert hall, the stage, TV and live art performance. With the compulsion to highlight and challenge socio-cultural issues her works emcompass the influence of her Lebanese roots and its relationship to a global context, creating works that are '...ironic...', '...arresting...' and of 'limitless imagination'.

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World Premiere of Sada - A dialogue in wood - for Lionel Martin and Stuttgart Kammerorkest

Commissioned by SWR Kultur and Anne-Sophie Mutter Foundation and premiered at SWR Schwetzingen Festspiele (17th May 2026)

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Conducted by Christopher Schumann,

Concertmaster: Charlotte Scott.

LATEST NEWS: Thanks to the PRS Foundation Composer's Fund, Bushra will be expanding her opera and music-theatre practice with an 18-month period of structured professional development, during which she will build small, project-based team to support the delivery and strategic growth of her work - including some existing and upcoming opera commissions.

LATEST NEWS: Three Tributes has been shortlisted for the RPS Awards

for Best Chamber-Scale Composition

I'd like to thank the Dudok Quartet Amsterdam, the Borletti-Buitoni Trust, String Quartet Biennale Festival and West Cork Chamber Music Festival.

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WINNER - Best Stage Work Composition 2024

Woman at Point Zero opera

an opera for two voices, ancient folk instruments and pre-recorded audio samples.

The judges called it “a truly imaginative and sophisticated work that seamlessly blends various styles, creating a rich and engaging experience” and that “the combination of powerful storytelling and beautifully crafted music enhances the overall experience, making it both intoxicating and unforgettable.”

WINNER - Music Theatre Now Prize 2023

WOMAN AT POINT ZERO OPERA

The jury is particularly struck by the work’s ability to transcend cultural barriers, uniting a diverse range of musicians under the baton of conductor Kanako Abe to tell a universal story of abuse and emancipation. This piece is not only a celebration of cross-cultural collaboration but also a resonant social commentary, delivering a powerful message on the global stage about the unyielding spirit of women in the face of systemic violence.

The project’s integration of live performance with multimedia elements creates an experience that is both innovative in form and transformative in its potential to provoke dialogue and empathy.

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WINNER - Fedora Generali Prize for Opera Innovation 2020

Woman at point zero opera

"Woman at point Zero was chosen by the Jury of the FEDORA - GENERALI Prize for Opera 2020, partly because of its compelling story, partly because it was a truly international partnership, but perhaps most of all because it was a combination of composer, librettist, director and filmmaker of emerging talent, which we want to bring to the world."
Nicholas Payne, Director of Opera Europa and Chair of the FEDORA - GENERALI Prize for Opera Jury 2020

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Bushra El-Turk - Composer