Hammamizade İsmail Dede Efendi
Turkish Ney player and composer
Born
January 9th, 1778
247 years ago
Died
1846
179 years ago — 68 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Turkey
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Born in 1778, a prominent figure in Turkish classical music. Received training from notable musicians and gained recognition for exceptional skills on the Ney, a traditional wind instrument. Composed numerous pieces contributing significantly to the classical repertoire. His works often fused poetic themes with complex musical structures.
Composed over 200 musical pieces
Contributed to the development of Turkish classical music
Mastered the Ney with great proficiency
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