Ceren Turkmenoglu is a violinist and composer, trained in Turkiye, Germany and the USA. She has worked in notable orchestras and ensembles throughout the world, currently resuming her tenured position at the Ankara State Opera and Ballet orchestra. Apart from her classical music career, she performs Turkish music on traditional instruments and conducts ethnomusicological research. Her début album, Mâi, featuring her original compositions and arrangements was released in 2021.