Giuseppe Donizetti, brother of the famous Italian opera composer Gaetano Donizetti, was invited in 1828 to be the 'Instructor General of the Imperial Ottoman Music' for Sultan Mahmud II.
Historical Context
The first polyphonic music institution in the Ottoman Empire, Mizika-i Hümayun, was founded in 1827 under Sultan Mahmud II to introduce Western musical influence.
Performer Biography
Beyza Yazgan, the pianist on this album, has won several awards including the first prize at the 8th Metropolitan International Piano Competition in NYC in 2019.
Compositional Technique
The Turkish Five were composers who blended Western composition techniques with the unique modes, melodies, and rhythms of Turkish folk music and dances to create a new voice.
Historical Context
The Ottoman Empire, which ruled until the early 20th century, began taking steps towards Westernization in the early 19th century.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in February 2020 at Skillman Music in Brooklyn, NY, using a Steinway B grand piano.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder and first president of the Republic of Turkey, aimed to create a new musical genre by combining contemporary European methods with Turkish traditional music.
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