Charlie Puth × BIC Showcase (2025) – Lincoln Center, New York
Featured performer and national finalist in the Charlie Puth × BIC “INKubator” Showcase, held at Lincoln Center. Recognized by Charlie Puth and awarded $10,000 for her outstanding artistry and original work.
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American Turkish Society (2023) – “The Interview with Zeynep Lal Kara: Arif Mardin Fellowship’s First Virtual Awardee”
Exclusive feature and in-depth interview with the American Turkish Society, spotlighting Zeynep’s creative journey and her achievement as the first-ever virtual recipient of the Arif Mardin Fellowship, a program honoring one of Turkey’s most legendary music producers.
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Berkshire Green & Gray (2022) – “Student Recital Series Featuring Zeynep Lal Kara and Toby Huang”
Profiled in Berkshire’s campus publication, featuring her solo recital of Chopin, Beethoven, and Saygun works, performed as part of the school’s distinguished recital series.
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Berkshire School News (2020) – “For MMEA Musicians, Hard Work Pays Off at Next Level”
Recognized for musical excellence in Massachusetts Music Educators Association auditions, earning top marks and selection for the state’s honors performances.
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Sabah Newspaper (2018) – “Akdeniz Üniversitesi’nde Yıldızlar Konseri Verildi”
Featured as a young piano soloist in the Stars Concert at Akdeniz University, performing with the Conservatory Orchestra before a public audience in Antalya.
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Milliyet Newspaper (2018) – “Konservatuvar Öğrencileri Ödülleri Topladı”
Highlighted in national press for multiple international piano competition awards, representing the Mediterranean University State Conservatory.
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Habertürk (2018) – “Konservatuvar Öğrencileri Ödülleri Topladı”
Featured among the most successful young performers of the Mediterranean University State Conservatory, recognized for international-level performance excellence.
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Akdeniz Bülten (2018) – “Akdeniz Üniversitesi’nde Yıldızlar Konseri”
Local Antalya coverage of her solo appearance at the Stars Concert, spotlighting her early artistic promise and expressive pianism.
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