The music of Tanburi Cemil Bey
This episode of Orient Express is dedicated to one of the most distinguished Turkish composers of the late Ottoman period: Tanburi Cemil Bey (Istanbul, 1873–1916).
In Arab countries, his name is often rendered as Jamil Bey. The nickname Tanburi means ‘tanbur player’; he was a master of the tanbur as well as of other Ottoman instruments, such as the kemençe.
His Ottoman instrumental compositions — together with those of the Armenian “Kemani” Tatyos Efendi — form an indispensable part of the repertoire of classical Maqam music in Turkey, the east Mediterranean , and the Arab world.
We will listen to several performances of some of his compositions by both Turkish and Arab ensembles. You can find more information and more of this music here
Playlist:
- Nikriz Sirto – Kudsi Erguner Ensemble – 2:54
- Nikriz Sirto – Göksel Baktagir 5:25
- Sama’i Farahfaza – Nizar Rohana 6:21
- Muhayyer Saz Semai – Kudsi Erguner Ensemble 4:53
- Muhayyar Samai Tanburi & Taqasim (Egyptian Saleh Abd El-Hay Egyptia Ensemble) 8:39
- Mahur Pesrevi & Taksim – H. Karaduman, E. Batanay & E. Kizlay 5:21
- Taksimler & Cecen Kizi- Necati Halil (Ud) & Halil Karaduman (Qanun) 10:00
- /Cecen kizi (Chechen girl) – Kudsi Erguner Ensemble 3:42
- Shed Araban (Şedd-i Araban) Samai & Taqasim (Saleh Abd El-Hay Egyptia Ensemble 7:43
- Nihavant Sirto Tanburi Bey (Odeon Records) 2:234
- Shed Araban Semaai– Lebanese Ensemble (Gerorge Abyadh 3:12
