Tekfen Philharmonic Orchestra has been founded in 1992, originally under the name of Black Sea Chamber Orchestra, as one of the significant contributions of Tekfen to our cultural life with an aim of improving and enriching the cultural relations in the Black Sea Economic Partnership region. The orchestra initially gathered 17 musicians from 11 countries, that has signed the Black Sea Charter of Economic Cooperation. Within time, the idea has broadened to encompass as much as 23 countries, as more members from the Caspian and Eastern Mediterranean regions joined the orchestra.

Tekfen Philharmonic Orchestra that comes out as a move forward for peace and friendship in a region of economic, social and political turbulence performs pieces by regional composers, with local instruments, along with its classical repertory.

Soloists joining the orchestra with their Eurasian and Middle Eastern instruments, bring their own flavor to western classical music, while creating the opportunity for various cultures to meet and know each other.

The orchestra gathers at least 4 times annually, under the conductorship of its permanent maestro Saim Akçil, for a series of concerts in various cities of Turkey and abroad. Tekfen Philharmonic Orchestra performs in the International Istanbul Music Festival alternately with other Turkish orchestras, and until now has performed in Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Rumania, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom and Uzbekistan.

The orchestra successfully performs its mission for peace while representing Turkey in many international organizations at home and abroad.