Reform, Notation and Ottoman music in Early 19th Century Istanbul: EUTERPE

EUTERPE presents the first complete transcription and edition of Euterpe (1830) from Byzantine neumatic notation into the modified staff notation used by classical Turkish music, accompanied by a substantial examination of the related historical, theoretical, and musical topics. It reinforces a broader picture of musical practice and transmission in which Greek and Turkish traditions are linked, and will appeal to music scholars and university students interested in minorities, cosmopolitanism, the relationship between music and national identity, musical notation, classical Ottoman/Turkish music, Byzantine music, and ethnomusicology.

Format: Hardback
Length: 282 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Euterpe is a significant work that presents the first complete set of transcription and edition of Euterpe (1830) from Byzantine neumatic notation into the modified staff notation used by classical Turkish music. Accompanied by a substantial examination of the related historical, theoretical, and musical topics, this project aims to shed light on the musical practices and transmission in early 19th-century Istanbul.

Through a series of Ottoman/Turkish classical vocal music compositions that can be dated to the 18th and 19th centuries, Euterpe and related sources reinforce a much broader picture of musical practice and transmission. This book will appeal to music scholars and university students interested in minorities, cosmopolitanism in the Middle East and Balkans, the relationship between music and national identity, musical notation, classical Ottoman/Turkish music, Byzantine music, and, most significantly, ethnomusicology.

Part I: Historical Discussion

The historical discussion in this book explores the background and context of the musical reform movement in early 19th-century Istanbul. It examines the influence of Western European musical traditions on Ottoman/Turkish music, the development of neumatic notation in the Byzantine Empire, and the emergence of modified staff notation in classical Turkish music. The book also discusses the role of Euterpe in this musical reform movement and its significance in the transmission of Byzantine music to the Ottoman Empire.

Part II: Musical Analysis

The musical analysis in this book focuses on the transcription and edition of Euterpe . It provides a detailed examination of the musical notation, rhythm, melody, harmony, and ornamentation used in the composition. The book also discusses the stylistic characteristics of Ottoman/Turkish classical vocal music and its relationship to other musical traditions in the region.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Reform, Notation, and Ottoman Music in Early 19th Century Istanbul is a groundbreaking work that presents the first complete set of transcription and edition of Euterpe from Byzantine neumatic notation into the modified staff notation used by classical Turkish music. Accompanied by a substantial examination of the related historical, theoretical, and musical topics, this book offers valuable insights into the musical practices and transmission in early 19th-century Istanbul. It will appeal to music scholars and university students interested in minorities, cosmopolitanism in the Middle East and Balkans, the relationship between music and national identity, musical notation, classical Ottoman/Turkish music, Byzantine music, and, most significantly, ethnomusicology.

Weight: 710g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032413846