Interpretation In Turkish Music In The Kurdilihicazkar Pesrev Sampling Of Kemence Virtuoso Vasilaki

The 19th century is the representation of an important period that characterizes the change in Turkish music. In this period, Turkish music, which presented differences especially in line with the changes developing in Istanbul and its surroundings, exhibited innovations with understandings such as the places it is performed, individual attitudes, developing new repertoire, virtuosity, etc. Vasilaki (1845-1907), who appears as an important musician from the non-Muslim group that enriched Istanbul’s cultural structure, was raised in the 19th century’s new music understanding atmosphere. He made significant contributions to the said cultural structure with his kemenche performance, composition, and as fasil conductor. One of Vasilaki's well-known works documenting this contribution is his peshrev in the maqam Kürdilihicazkâr. Today Fasil programs, This peshrev, which is often performed in many concerts, including classical repertoires, has a traditional peshrev structure. One of Vasilaki's most renowned works documenting this contribution is his Kurdilihicazkar pesrev. In this study, to reveal the differences in interpretation, the earliest sound recording of the work was examined based on the sample record of Tanburi Cemil Bey. In the study conducted in order to examine the subjects of interpretation in Turkish music, other interpretation examples have also been determined in accordance with the way they were performed, their time and place based on the diversity they present. In the conclusion of the study during which new forms of interpretation were determined after comparing the melody differences of the composition samples, it was observed that, in addition to their musical experience, performers contributed new compositions in the context of the characteristics of their instruments as well as their repertoires. Thus, it has been established that this work in the Kurdilihicazkar maqam is clearly a classic; therefore it is open and suitable for new interpretations.

Keywords

Turkish Music, Interpretation, Kemence Virtuose Vasilaki, Tanburi Cemil Bey, Peşrev.