Hammamizade İsmail Dede Efendi

Turkish Ney player and composer

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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