Isin has had an enviable international career since he completed a Bachelor of Music Degree. He studied with S. Akcil at the Istanbul University Conservatorium and was awarded a State Scholarship which led to studies at the Hochschule für Musik in Vienna with G. Pichler, leader of the A. Berg Quartet. He completed a master of music degree at the Royal Academy of Music, London with M. Hasson and members of the Amadeus Quartet. He performed in music courses with O. Kagan, V. Spivakov and V. Klimov.

He won second prize in the National Violin Competition in Turkey and appeared both as soloist in chamber music concerts in Europe and Australasia. Cakmakcioglu came to Australia in 1993 and is a member of the Melbourne Symphony.

“The audience was mesmerised - he performed with absolute commitment and the greatest of ease. From the first moment they proved to be a beautifully coordinated duo. A bravura performance.” (Süddeutsche Zeitung)