Dominic Miller – composer of Shape of My Heart and La Belle Dame Sans Regrets, Sting’s musical partner of 35 years; guitarist, composer and producer with 14 solo albums under his own name – will once again perform in Istanbul on Friday, September 25, at Zorlu PSM Turkcell Platinum Stage, joined by an outstanding lineup of musicians. Fikri Karayel, one of the rising names in contemporary pop with his soul-infused vocals, will also make a guest appearance on a few songs. The concert starts at 9:00 PM. Tickets are available via PASSO.
Guitarist, composer and producer Dominic Miller is widely recognized for the unmistakable guitar tone and playing that have become hallmarks of Sting’s music. Yet alongside that collaboration, he has built a remarkable 31-year solo career, releasing 14 studio albums under his own name. Miller released his latest album, Vagabond, in 2023, with a new album scheduled for release later this year. Blending elements of jazz, contemporary classical, Latin, pop, rock and folk, his concerts feature selections from his solo catalogue alongside co-written songs with Sting and distinctive interpretations of well-known classics such as Fragile, Fields of Gold and Bring On the Night.
“I feel that Turks have a high intelligence with music and I think that’s partly to do with being bought up with many complex rhythms. Rhythm and sound are king to me, so I love playing there because I feel the audience and I can relate to them.” Dominic Miller
Dominic Miller‘s live performances showcase his masterful fingerstyle technique and deeply expressive compositions, taking audiences on an intimate musical journey through a seamless flow of delicate melodies and powerful grooves. Joined on stage by an internationally acclaimed ensemble of musicians, he creates an open musical dialogue where each performer is given the freedom to express themselves. This balance between technical mastery and spontaneous interaction gives his concerts a rare sense of vitality and authenticity. Beyond their musical richness, Miller‘s performances are distinguished by his unpretentious stage presence and the genuine rapport he builds with his audience, making every concert an experience that lingers long in the memory.
Dominic Miller (Photo: www.christophbombart-photography.com)
At the Istanbul concert, Dominic Miller will be joined by Mike Lindup, best known as a member of the legendary British jazz fusion and pop band Level 42, on piano, keyboards and vocals, Nicolas Fiszman on bass, and Ziv Ravitz on drums. Fikri Karayel will lend his voice to a couple of well-known songs.
Born in Buenos Aires, Dominic Miller grew up in Argentina, the United States and London. Raised in a musical family, he was already an accomplished guitarist by the age of eleven. He studied at Guildhall School of Music in London and Berklee College of Music in Boston, and also studied with the renowned Brazilian guitarist and composer Sebastião Tapajós.
Since 1991, Dominic Miller has appeared on every Sting album and tour. Throughout his career, he has also collaborated with an impressive range of artists, including Phil Collins, Eddi Reader, Bryan Adams, Paul Young, Nigel Kennedy, Peter Gabriel, Tina Turner, Sheryl Crow, Level 42, Pretenders, Vinnie Colaiuta, Manu Katché, Chris Botti and Pat Metheny
