Emircan Pehlivan (*1999, Samsun / Turkey) After studying violin at a young age, he came to Istanbul in 2017 and studied composition with Özkan Manav at Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University. He then left the university without graduating and met Mithatcan Öcal, whom he considers his mentor-friend and studied composition with him independently from the academy.

His works have been commissioned and performed by important ensembles and musicians at various festivals and received many awards.

He continues his life as a freelance composer in Istanbul.