Fazıl Say – İstanbul Senfonisi & Hezarfen Ney Konçertosu - Istanbul Symphony & Hezarfen Ney Concerto (Audio CD)

Product Information

• Artist: Fazıl Say
• Album Titles:
  • İstanbul Senfonisi ("Istanbul Symphony", op. 28)
  • Hezarfen Ney Konçertosu (Concerto for Ney and Orchestra, op. 39)
• Performers:
  • Burcu Karadağ (Ney)
  • Hakan Güngör (Kanun)
  • Aykut Köselerli (Kudüm, Bendir, Darbuka)
  • Borusan Istanbul Filarmoni Orkestrası (Borusan Istanbul Philharmonic Orchestra)
  • Nationaltheater-Orchesters Mannheim (The Orchestra of Nationaltheater Mannheim)
• Conductors:                                               Total Duration: 68'04"
  • Gürer Aykal (for İstanbul Senfonisi)
  • Dan Ettinger (for Hezarfen Ney Konçertosu)
• UPC: 8698540813024
• Catalog No: AK1302-2
• Genre: Classic
• Label/Production:Country: Turkey
  • A.K. Müzik Yapım Org.
  • Associated with Borusan Culture and Arts, Deutschlandradio, and forteproduction
• Release Years: Recorded/Produced during 2010, 2012 (with contributions by Fazıl Say, Kadir Dursun, Marianne Käch in 2013)

Overview

Turkish (Genel Bakış):
İstanbul Senfonisi & Hezarfen Ney Konçertosu, Fazıl Say’ın önderliğinde, klasik müzik ile çağdaş dokunuşları harmanlayan eşsiz bir albümdür. Albüm, İstanbul’un tarihi ve kültürel zenginliğini yansıtan “İstanbul Senfonisi” ile başlarken, “Hezarfen Ney Konçertosu” bölümünde ise geleneksel ney sesinin orkestra ile uyumunu dinleyiciye sunar. Eser, nostalji, tarikat, Sultan Ahmet Camii, Galata Kulesi gibi sembolik temaları barındırırken, modern düzenlemeler ve etkileyici performanslarla sinematik bir deneyim sunar.

English (Overview):
İstanbul Senfonisi & Hezarfen Ney Konçertosu is a unique album led by Fazıl Say that seamlessly blends classical music with contemporary influences. The album opens with the evocative "İstanbul Senfonisi"—reflecting the rich historical and cultural tapestry of Istanbul—followed by the "Hezarfen Ney Koncerto," which showcases the traditional sound of the ney in concert with a full orchestra. With thematic inspirations ranging from nostalgia and religious orders to iconic landmarks like the Blue Mosque and Galata Tower, this album delivers a cinematic musical journey that bridges tradition and modernity.

Product Features

• Dual Concept Album:
  Combines two monumental works—İstanbul Senfonisi (op. 28) and Hezarfen Ney Konçertosu (op. 39)—offering a diverse listening experience.
• Rich Cultural Themes:
  Incorporates elements such as nostalgia, religious order, historical landmarks (e.g., Sultan Ahmet Camii, Galata Tower), and journeys across Anatolia.
• Expert Performances:
  Features stellar performances by renowned musicians and orchestras, conducted by Gürer Aykal and Dan Ettinger.
• Intricate Instrumentation:
  Highlights traditional Turkish instruments (ney, kanun, kudüm, bendir, darbuka) alongside a full symphonic orchestra.
• High-Quality Production:
  Produced by A.K. Müzik Yapım Org., with meticulous recording and mastering ensuring an immersive listening experience.
• Bilingual Presentation:
  English text is included in the album packaging to reach a global audience.

Interesting Facts

Turkish (İlginç Bilgiler):

• Kültürel Miras:
  Albüm, İstanbul’un tarihsel ve kültürel dokusunu, modern müzik düzenlemeleriyle harmanlayarak benzersiz bir sinerji yaratıyor.
• Evrensel Bir Deneyim:
  "Hezarfen Ney Konçertosu", geleneksel ney sesinin orkestra ile buluşmasıyla evrensel bir müzik dili oluşturuyor.
• Sembolik Temalar:
  Eser, Sultan Ahmet Camii, Galata Kulesi, ve Anadolu’ya giden yolculuk gibi simgesel öğeleri içeriyor ve dinleyiciye derin bir duygusal yolculuk sunuyor.

English (Interesting Facts):

• Cultural Heritage:
  The album masterfully blends the historical and cultural essence of Istanbul with modern musical arrangements, creating a unique synergy.
• Universal Appeal:
  The "Hezarfen Ney Koncerto" unites the traditional sound of the ney with a full orchestra, forming a universal musical language.
• Symbolic Themes:
  With references to iconic landmarks like the Blue Mosque and Galata Tower, as well as journeys across Anatolia, the album offers a profound emotional voyage.

Track Listing

İstanbul Senfonisi (op. 28):

1. Nostalji / Nostalgia
2. Tarikat / Religious Order
3. Sultan Ahmet Camii / Blue Mosque
4. Hoş Giyimli Genç Kızlar Adalar Vapurunda / Merrily Clad Young Ladies Aboard the Ferry to the Princes' Islands
5. Haydarpaşa Garı'ndan Anadolu'ya Gidenler Üzerine / About the Travellers to Anatolia Departing from the Haydar Pasha Train Station
6. Alem Gecesi / Oriental Night
7. Final / Finale

Hezarfen Ney Konçertosu (op. 39):

1. Burcu Karadağ – Ney; Hakan Güngör – Kanun; Aykut Köselerli – Kudüm, Bendir, Darbuka
2. İstanbul 1632
3. Galata Kulesi / Galata Tower
4. Uçuş / The Flight
5. Cezayir Sürgünü / Algerian Exile

Publishers

Released by A.K. Müzik Yapım Org.
Address: Osmanlı Sok. Osmanlı Iş Merkezi No:18/13, Gümüşsuyu 34437, İstanbul, Türkiye

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Turkish:

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English:

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