Foundation Established in Memory of Turkish Violinist Lachine Akyol to Support Young Musicians
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The family of the late Turkish violinist Lachine Akyol is in the process of creating a charitable foundation in her honor, aimed at supporting talented Turkish children who wish to study music internationally. This initiative is inspired by Akyol's own journey, which was tragically cut short when she died in a car accident last January.
Her father, Mahmud Akyol, indicated that the foundation will focus on educational support, organize competitions and training programs, and raise funds for children aspiring to enhance their musical abilities outside of Turkey. He emphasized that this project serves as a continuation of his daughter's legacy, which the family mourns deeply.
Akyol had been living in Switzerland to further her music studies after graduating from the Mersin University State Conservatory. She returned to Turkey following a skiing injury but was fatally struck by a car while crossing at a designated pedestrian crossing shortly after her return. She succumbed to her injuries after approximately two weeks of medical treatment.
Known for her exceptional talent, Akyol had performed with the Presidential Symphony Orchestra and the Mersin Opera and Ballet. She received several international accolades in youth violin competitions, including second and third prizes at the "Arthur Grumiaux" competition, and was gifted a violin by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
In the aftermath of the accident, a Turkish court sentenced the driver to four years and five months in prison. The family has since appealed the ruling, seeking a more severe penalty, and has initiated a petition to classify fatal traffic incidents caused by drivers as murder.
Her father, Mahmud Akyol, indicated that the foundation will focus on educational support, organize competitions and training programs, and raise funds for children aspiring to enhance their musical abilities outside of Turkey. He emphasized that this project serves as a continuation of his daughter's legacy, which the family mourns deeply.
Akyol had been living in Switzerland to further her music studies after graduating from the Mersin University State Conservatory. She returned to Turkey following a skiing injury but was fatally struck by a car while crossing at a designated pedestrian crossing shortly after her return. She succumbed to her injuries after approximately two weeks of medical treatment.
Known for her exceptional talent, Akyol had performed with the Presidential Symphony Orchestra and the Mersin Opera and Ballet. She received several international accolades in youth violin competitions, including second and third prizes at the "Arthur Grumiaux" competition, and was gifted a violin by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
In the aftermath of the accident, a Turkish court sentenced the driver to four years and five months in prison. The family has since appealed the ruling, seeking a more severe penalty, and has initiated a petition to classify fatal traffic incidents caused by drivers as murder.
