Begüm Aslan | Performance Artist
Double Bass Player and Coloratura Soprano
“Begüm Aslan is an exceptionally curious and imaginative artist. An outstanding double bassist… astonishing everyone with extraordinary vocal interjections beyond her double-bass playing.”
— Prof. Jörg Widmann, Composer, Clarinetist and Conductor
“A musician of great skill, dedication, and expressive depth. …a tremendous curiosity that naturally leads her to embrace music as a whole — from performing to composing and singing.”
— Emmanuel Pahud, Principal Flute, Berliner Philharmoniker
“A true concert performer of great presence and virtuosity. A very attaching human being at the same time.”
— Prof. Michael Wendeberg, Pianist & Conductor
“An intelligent and creative musician whose playing is refined and elegant.”
— Prof. Michael Barenboim, Violinist
“A composer of poetic charm.”
— Lisa Streich, Composer
Work with Begüm
Explore the world of the double bass — from expressive performance to innovative extended techniques.
I offer lessons for bassists and composers who want to understand the instrument more deeply.
In 2025, 22 years old Begüm Aslan founded the Aslan Composition Prize, an international call for new works for double bass. The prize received 42 submissions from 23 countries, highlighting her dedication to expanding the instrument’s contemporary repertoire.
The first edition — dedicated to works for double bass and coloratura soprano performed by a single musician.
Six compositions were awarded, including monetary prizes and opportunities for future collaborations with the artist.
Begüm Aslan Composition Prize
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