Dr. Buyruklar, who has been mentoring students in musical instrument craftsmanship for 34 years, explained the significance of the restoration: "Taşköprülü Mehmet Usta was a master carpenter. He made five pianos, and we know the whereabouts of three.
I came to restore the one at the museum. Despite being in poor condition, it is still on display. I adjusted the keyboard to improve its appearance." Buyruklar emphasized the historical value of creating such an instrument in that era, noting that it was a remarkable feat for an Anatolian craftsman to create a European-style instrument like the piano. He added, "It is of great importance as the first piano made in Türkiye."
Süleyman Şenel, an Artist Lecturer in the Department of Musicology at ITU's Turkish Music State Conservatory, also expressed his pride in being part of the project, highlighting the piano's importance in Turkish music history.
"This piano is significant because it is the first known piano made in Türkiye by a Turkish master. We deeply appreciate the contributions of everyone involved in this restoration, especially Dr. Tunç Buyruklar, who volunteered his expertise."
