The folk song 'Yavuz Geliyor Yavuz', on which the Theme and Variations are based, is a naval military folk song from the First World War about the battlecruiser Yavuz, which carried soldiers to the eastern front.
Composition History
Celil Refik Kaya composed his 'Prelude No. 1 for Guitar' at age 17, in one sitting and without an instrument, while confined to bed with the flu.
Composition History
The 'Sketches, Vol. 1' pieces were inspired by the fantastic-surreal-style sketches of Celil Refik Kaya's father, Mehmet Refik Kaya, a professional sculptor, painter, performer, and composer.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Celil Refik Kaya's music blends many influences, with the specific nature of each piece determining the blend.
Performer Biography
Celil Refik Kaya, the guitarist and composer on this album, was the youngest contestant to win First Prize in the 2012 JoAnn Falletta International Guitar Concerto Competition.
Compositional Technique
The piece 'Bosporus' uses the Turkish mode or makam called Kürdilihicazkâr, which Celil Refik Kaya's grandfather, a classical Turkish music performer, called the 'Istanbul makam'.
Composition History
The work 'From My Window' was commissioned by Brazilian guitarist Mario da Silva Junior and reflects themes of quarantine and isolation during the Covid-19 outbreak.
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