Ulvi Cemal Erkin

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Ulvi Cemal Erkin was a composer, conductor, and educator of the 20th century known for his role in shaping Turkish classical music. He was also an important member of the "Turkish Five" composers, who created a uniquely Turkish musical aesthetic by combining Turkish folk melodies and rhythms with modal tonalities and lush orchestrations.

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