Message of condolence on the death of Taylan Cihan

As a composer and performer with a background in jazz, he focused on improvisation and sound exploration. His work included creating environmental sound installations and audience interactive performances, and building electronic instruments. Taylan was a founding member of Cornell Avant Garde Ensemble (CAGE), a performing ensemble dedicated to freely improvised music. At Cornell, he studied composition with Department of Music faculty members Steven Stucky, Roberto Sierra and Kevin Ernste. He earned a master’s of music degree from the University of Memphis and a bachelor’s degree with a focus on jazz performance and composition from Istanbul Bilgi University.