With roots dating back to the 16th century, Ottoman music is one of the world's oldest and most sacred art forms, and this ongoing series of recordings is a testament to its rich cultural legacy. All of the classical songs here were composed in the 18th and 19th centuries, and the Istanbul-based Lalezar -- who are spearheading the current Ottoman music revival -- deliver faithful renditions of an elaborate suite characteristic of Ottoman court performances of the period, with lyrical instrumental improvisations on a central ...
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With roots dating back to the 16th century, Ottoman music is one of the world's oldest and most sacred art forms, and this ongoing series of recordings is a testament to its rich cultural legacy. All of the classical songs here were composed in the 18th and 19th centuries, and the Istanbul-based Lalezar -- who are spearheading the current Ottoman music revival -- deliver faithful renditions of an elaborate suite characteristic of Ottoman court performances of the period, with lyrical instrumental improvisations on a central modal theme. The package includes a 40-page booklet with extensive liner notes detailing the history of Ottoman music but, while almost overwhelmingly informative, the 13-track CD is unlikely to appeal to casual fans of the Middle Eastern sound. An intriguing recording for historians and ethnomusicologists, but others may find these ancient songs to be a bit too inaccessible for casual listening. ~ Bret Love, Rovi
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Lalezar Ensemble-Lalezar: Music of the Sultans, Sufis & Seraglio, Vol. 4-Ottoman Suite *-CDPlease note that this is a US Import, dispatched from the US so please allow extra time for delivery.