Pianist charged over Islam 'insult'

An internationally known Turkish pianist and composer has been charged with insulting Islamic religious values in comments he made on Twitter.

An internationally known Turkish pianist and composer has been charged with insulting Islamic religious values in comments he made on Twitter.

A court in Istanbul today approved charges against Fazil Say, who has played piano with the New York Philharmonic, Berlin Symphony Orchestra, Israel Philharmonic, National Orchestra of France, and Tokyo Symphony.

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