Barbaros Erköse (born 1936) is a Turkish clarinet player, ensemble leader, and composer.
[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8] Erköse began to play the clarinet at age 9.
Erköse played fasıls as an opening for plays at Şen Tiyatro (the theater where İsmail Dümbüllü appeared) in Ankara, and after working here for five years, he took the entrance exam at Ankara Radio in 1955 and was employed by the organization.
He played with such famous names as Nesrin Sipahi and Zeki Müren.
Erköse also recorded with musicians such as Anouar Brahem[9] and Peter Pannke and played numerous concerts abroad.