Nihavend Saz Semaisi for lever harp - Hasib Dede transcribed by Şirin Pancaroğlu Nancy Telfer

Nihavend Saz Semaisi for lever harp - Hasib Dede transcribed by Şirin Pancaroğlu Nancy TelferNihavend Saz Semaisi was composed by Hasib Dede (d. 1927), a Mevlevi dervish and a ney player from Erzurum, Eastern Turkey. Credited with nine compositions, this particular piece is one of his most well known works. There is no modulation in the piece and yet it never falls into dullness. Quite on the contrary, the rhythmic variations make for a very pleasant piece to play and to listen to. Duration: 7' 40"

Frankenstein’s Rock

ON THE POND Imagine a shivery winter morning surrounded by ice fog with the sun just beginning to peek through

In this arrangement - first performed by the Catrin Finch Ensemble - the trio of flute

This transcription is dedicated to two musical friends

had he known Mozart’s original composition

the familiar song-like quality is preserved but set in a new light

has been transmitted to present day by way of Kantemir’s music collection

percussive vitality of Drum Dance

Zeybeks are based on a nine-beat per measure rhythmic pattern

Modern Mosaics is a collection of 12 colourful piano pieces written with the modern pianist in mind

The composer writes:

Titles include Silent Night