Ulvi Cemal Erkin
Turkish composer (1906 - 1972)
Biography
Ulvi Cemal Erkin (Turkish pronunciation: [ulˈvi dʒeˈmal æɾˈkin]) (March 14, 1906 – September 15, 1972) was a member of the pioneer group of symphonic composers in Turkey, born in the period 1904–1910, who later came to be called The Turkish Five. These composers, all trained in Europe took on the responsibility of creating a new Turkish music style, both universal and also local at the same time. They utilized Western musical forms, i.e. symphony, concerto and opera, and brought in melodic, harmonic, modal and rhythmic elements of Turkish folk music, also known as Anatolian Village Music, and Ottoman Court music, popularly known as Turkish Art Music.
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Career highlights
Genres
- classical music
Instruments
- piano
Family
- Spouse(s)
- Ferhunde Erkin
Awards & honours (2)
- State Artist
- Legion of Honour
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- Ulvi Cemal Erkin died on September 15, 1972 at the age of 66.
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- Ulvi Cemal Erkin was born on March 14, 1906.
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- Ulvi Cemal Erkin was born in Istanbul.
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- Ulvi Cemal Erkin is a citizen of Turkey, Ottoman Empire.
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- According to Wikidata, Ulvi Cemal Erkin's spouse is or was Ferhunde Erkin.
