Euro Ottomania - 19th Century European & Ottoman Orchestral Music - CD

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<br><br>A new insight into 19th-century relations between Europe and the Ottoman Empire. By this time Turkish music permeated European classical music. Compositions like Mozart’s Alla Turca, janissary music by people like Spohr, and Haydn’s Military Symphony (no. 100) are undeniable proof of this. <br /> <br /> Have you ever heard of Adelburg or Guatelli Pasha? Probably not. These Europeans composers actually brought their music to the Ottoman Empire. This CD is a reflection of mutual influences between East and West during the century which saw a second attempt by the Ottomans to invade Vienna (in 1683).<br /> <br /> Adelburg had been born in Istanbul, but left for Vienna. Pasha (18181-1900) became the director of the imperial Ottoman music in Istanbul. Their music adds another dimension to the image we have in the West of exotic Turkey. An unusual record to say the least.<br /> <br /> Great performances by the Prague Symphony Orchestra, Prague Symphony Chamber Orchestra, Prague Philharmonic Choir <br /> under Emre Araci.