Kaya Can Gür, a 23-year-old violinist based in New York, is currently pursuing his master’s degree at the Juilliard School under the guidance of Cynthia Roberts. His musical journey began at the age of 4 with classical violin, but over the years, his passion for Baroque violin has steadily grown. Having spent time in the Netherlands, where Baroque music is an essential part of the music education, his interest in this style has been deeply nurtured. 

 Gür has performed with renowned orchestras and ensembles, including as concertmaster of the RCO Youth Orchestra in Amsterdam during the summer of 2019. He was awarded 1st prize at the Dutch Violin Competition (Category: Davina van Wely) in February 2020, and his performances have been featured on Dutch National Television’s Podium Witteman. Gür has participated in several masterclasses, learning from distinguished musicians such as Paul Watkins, Laurie Carney, Shunske Sato and Jonathan Brown.

Currently, Gür is studying on a full scholarship at the Juilliard School. Gür’s artistic vision is enriched by his passion for historical performance and a deep connection to Turkish traditional music, reflecting his cultural heritage.

Gür enjoys teaching children from underprivileged neighborhoods who would not normally have access to music. Through an initiative by 1001 Nights Music Centre, they brought music to the outskirts of The Hague, Netherlands, free of charge.