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Fazıl Say is one of the world’s most prominent pianists but he is also a much-admired composer with a substantial catalogue of works. He combines both these accomplishments in his two Violin Sonatas, the first of which is suffused
with Turkish motifs and dances,
such as the horon. The second
sonata takes as its theme the
abuse of nature and the need to
resist despoliation. His Violin Concerto
is subtitled ‘1001 Nights in the Harem’
and is full of rich melodies and
atmosphere, and features an array
of Turkish percussion instruments.

Fazıl Say is one of the world’s most prominent pianists but he is also a much-admired composer with a substantial catalogue of works. He combines both these accomplishments in his two Violin Sonatas, the first of which is suffused with Turkish motifs and dances, such as the horon. The second sonata takes as its theme the abuse of nature and the need to resist despoliation. His Violin Concerto is subtitled ‘1001 Nights in the Harem’ and is full of rich melodies and atmosphere, and features an array of Turkish percussion instruments.