Prof. Dr. Nevzat Atlığ for his contributions to Turkish classical music The Performance: "Sakarya Türküsü"
The poem, originally written by Kısakürek in 1949 after observing the Sakarya River during a train journey from Ankara, is a masterpiece of Turkish literature that reflects national feelings, spiritual struggle, and a "resurrection" of the Turkish spirit.
The musical adaptation of Necip Fazıl's most famous poem, "Sakarya Türküsü," was a centerpiece of the 2018 event.
"Sakarya Türküsü" is not merely a description of a river; it is a profound historical and philosophical critique.
Yücel Arzen composed the music specifically for this edition of the awards.