Post-Ottoman Turkey.(Post-Ottoman Turkey: Classical Music and Opera)(Brief article)(Book review)

Post-Ottoman Turkey

Arnold Reisman

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7290-B Investment Drive, Charleston, SC 29418

9781439205389, $40.00, www.booksurge.com

Every culture has its fine music, and Turkey is no different. "Post-Ottoman Turkey: Classical Music & Opera" brings readers a taste of modern Turkey's fine culture in its classically influenced music. Modern day Turkey has the unique position of being both an Islamic and European nation, which shares influences from both of its cultures. A study of the art of music in one of the most intriguing places in the planet, "Post-Ottoman Turkey" is a must-have for any wanting a fuller understanding of music in the world today.

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