Ahmet Kadri Rizeli was born in Istanbul.

He took lessons in violin and classical  Turkish music
with Sadi Hosses, kanun and music theory
with Necden Varol.

1972-1981 studied at Istanbul Conservatory:
Kemençe with Kemran Erdoğdu;
Ottoman music theory with Yavuz Özüstün;
European Music Theory with Demirhan Altuğ.

 

 

He then became assistent to
Kemran Erdoğdu at
Istanbul Conservatory.

Since 1981 is a soloist and choir director
with «Turkish Radio & Television».

Between 1981 and 1983 he also was a soloist
with the orchestra of the University of Istanbul.

He performs worldwide
and participated in
numerous CD-productions.

 

He is director of the Golden Horn Ensemble
and, since 1989, a member
of Ensemble Sarband.

He also works as a producer and
musical advisor for Turkish classical music.
He lives and works at Istanbul.