ILÆY

Jesus Christ Superstar

Komische Oper Berlin

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"At the same high level, the versatile Berlin-based performer Ilay Bal Arslan thrilled not only me as a beautiful, touching Mary Magdalene, wrapped in glittering red. Her voice, in all nuances of comfort and unconditional love, is even more appealing than Yvonne Elliman on the 1970 album."

"Auf demselben hohen Niveau begeisterte nicht nur mich die in Berlin lebende vielseitige Performerin Ilay Bal Arslan als wunderschöne, in glitzerndes Rot gehüllte, berührende Maria Magdalena. Stimmlich in allen Abstufungen von Trost und unbedingter Liebe gefällt sie noch besser als Yvonne Elliman auf der 1970-er Platte."
— Dr. Ingobert Waltenberger - Online Merker

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"The acclaimed Ilay Bal Arslan, with her bald head and long red robe, makes Mary the center of the evening. She is proud, devoted, and confident."

“Die umjubelte Ilay Bal Arslan, mit Glatze und langer roter Robe, macht aus Maria das Zentrum des Abends. Sie ist stolz, hingebungsvoll, souverän.”

— Reinhard J. Brembeck - Süddeutsche Zeitung

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"The only female role, that of Mary Magdalene, was played with chaste sensuality and sung impressively by Ilay Bal Arslan."

“Die einzige weibliche Partie, die der Maria Magdalena, wurde von Ilay Bal Arslan mit keuscher Sinnlichkeit gespielt und beeindruckend gesungen.”

— Ingrid Wanja - Der OpernFreund

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"Ilay Bal Arslan, as a bald Mary Magdalene wrapped in a shiny red suit, contributed the softest and most moving moments with her songs, especially the lullaby and the intimate scene with Jesus."

“Ilay Bal Arslan, como una María Magdalena calva envuelta en un traje rojo brillante, aportó los momentos más suaves y conmovedores con sus canciones, especialmente la nana y la escena íntima con Jesús.”

— Bernd Hoppe - Scherzo

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“Mary Magdalene (Ilay Bal Arslan) is captivating in her unwavering loyalty and love for Jesus; her bright mezzo-soprano is heart-rending.”

“Maria Magdalena (Ilay Bal Arslan) ist hinreißend in ihrer unbeirrbaren Treue und Liebe zu Jesus, ihr heller Mezzosopran ist zum Steinerweichen.”

— Gerhild Heyder - Die Tagespost

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"...he remains curiously aloof, blind to Mary Magdalene’s devotion, portrayed by Ilay Bal Arslan, who is bald and ascetic in a stylish Valentino-red long gown, and is the most endearing figure delivering the production’s most poignant singing: a Magdalene who laments with purity of tone, though her sorrow is staged almost too literally."

— Zenaida des Aubris - Opera Wire

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"Ilay Bal Arslan, in particular, as Mary Magdalene, whose relationship with Jesus is often neglected in many productions, is intensively explored here. Her songs, especially "I Don't Know How to Love Him," are presented with unexpected tenderness and passion in this production, and the chemistry between her and Jesus is electrifying."

“Besonders Ilay Bal Arslan als Maria Magdalena, deren Beziehung zu Jesus in vielen Inszenierungen oft zu kurz kommt, wird hier intensiv beleuchtet. Ihre Lieder, vor allem "I Don’t Know How to Love Him", kommen in dieser Inszenierung mit einer ungeahnten Zartheit und Leidenschaft zur Geltung, und die Chemie zwischen ihr und Jesus ist elektrisierend.”

— Ines Marquardt - Leidenschaft Musical

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"Always the most moving is Mary Magdalene, sung here by Ilay Bal Arslan, in a bright red dress and with a bald head like Verena Altenberger's Paramour in Salzburg."

“Immer am bewegendsten ist Maria Magdalena, hier von Ilay Bal Arslan gesungen, in knallrotem Kleid und mit Glatze wie Verena Altenbergers Buhlschaft in Salzburg.”

— Peter Zander - Berliner Morgen Post

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"Ilay Bal Arslan was also enchantingly beautiful as Mary Magdalene, bald in a flaming red dress, sighing "I Love Him So." The audience went wild."

“Hinreißend schön auch Ilay Bal Arslan als Maria Magdalena, kahlköpfig im flammend roten Kleid seufzte sie „I Love Him So“. Hier tobte das Publikum.”

— Martina Hafner - BZ Berlin

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"In scarlet-letter red evening gown and shaved head, Ilay Bay Arslan sang the part of Mary Magdalena with an allure both sin-soaked and purified."

— David Yearsley - Counter Punch

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slip.fade.sink.stay. is a mantra and a descent, a sonic ritual of release, surrender, and transformation. In this intimate first single from her upcoming debut album, ILÆY navigates the soft edges of identity and rebirth, layering fragile vocals with raw emotional gravity.

It's not a fall, but a becoming.

slip.fade.sink.stay. is out on all platfroms on May 30.

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A ceremonial release. A shared experience.

ILÆY unveils a bold new single, slip.fade.sink.stay. in an intimate, one-night-only performance, joined on stage by special guest musicians – also featuring the premiere of her new music video.

Join in baptising the first single from ILÆY’s upcoming debut album, slip.fade.sink.stay. – a night shaped by stories, friendship, sound, and shared beginnings.

Special Guests:
Keys: Cem Dinler
Guitar: Efe Bahadır
Cello: Elif Dimli Türkkan
Trumpet: Serkan Emre Çiftçi

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ILÆY

Jesus Christ Superstar

Komische Oper Berlin

"At the same high level, the versatile Berlin-based performer Ilay Bal Arslan thrilled not only me as a beautiful, touching Mary Magdalene, wrapped in glittering red. Her voice, in all nuances of comfort and unconditional love, is even more appealing than Yvonne Elliman on the 1970 album."

"The acclaimed Ilay Bal Arslan, with her bald head and long red robe, makes Mary the center of the evening. She is proud, devoted, and confident."

"The only female role, that of Mary Magdalene, was played with chaste sensuality and sung impressively by Ilay Bal Arslan."

"Ilay Bal Arslan, as a bald Mary Magdalene wrapped in a shiny red suit, contributed the softest and most moving moments with her songs, especially the lullaby and the intimate scene with Jesus."

“Mary Magdalene (Ilay Bal Arslan) is captivating in her unwavering loyalty and love for Jesus; her bright mezzo-soprano is heart-rending.”

"Always the most moving is Mary Magdalene, sung here by Ilay Bal Arslan, in a bright red dress and with a bald head like Verena Altenberger's Paramour in Salzburg."

"Ilay Bal Arslan was also enchantingly beautiful as Mary Magdalene, bald in a flaming red dress, sighing "I Love Him So." The audience went wild."

"In scarlet-letter red evening gown and shaved head, Ilay Bay Arslan sang the part of Mary Magdalena with an allure both sin-soaked and purified."

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SFSS

RELEASE CONCERT WITH

SPECIAL GUESTS

May 30, Friday

Prachtwerk Berlin

PAST CONCERTS HIGHLIGHTS

Glastonbury Festival // UK

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Karneval Der Kulturen // DE

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PIN Music Conference // MK

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Kansai Music Conference // JP

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Brno Jazz Fest // CZ

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Ostrava Jazz Festival // CZ

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Colour Meeting Festival // CZ

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Munich Jazz Fest // DE

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