Saygun’s Perspective on Tradition and the Anatolian Melodies Used in the Opera Kerem

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Saygun’s Perspective on Tradition and the Anatolian Melodies Used in the Opera Kerem

Saygun’s Perspective on Tradition and the Anatolian Melodies Used in the Opera Kerem

Pages : 51-74

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Publication Date : 2023-06-22

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This article examines the opera Kerem insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Op. 28); composed by Ahmed Adnan Saygun insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(1907-1991); in terms of traditionalism due to how it involves elements of Anatolian traditions. The libretto of the opera was written by Selâhattin Batu insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(1905-1973);. The subject of the opera, which consists of three acts and eight scenes, is based on the tale of Kerem and Aslı. Kerem scales identified as belonging to Âşık Kerem are thought to have been used in the work. In this context, the study discusses the Turkish folk music and classical Turkish music scales used in the work, in particular the Kerem scales, and presents detailed examples of their usage.
Keywords : Ahmed Adnan Saygun, Kerem opera, traditionalism, Kerem scales

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