Emir Gamsızoğlu
| Emir Refik Gamsızoğlu | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Background information | |
| Born |
1 December 1973 İstanbul, Turkey |
| Genres | Classical |
| Occupations | Pianist, composer |
| Instruments | Piano |
Emir Refik Gamsızoğlu (born December 1, 1973 in İstanbul) is a Turkish pianist and composer.
Biography
Emir Gamsızoğlu was born in Istanbul, Turkey. He was a professional basketball player in Turkish Leagues until his university years; however, an accident he had in a game ended his basketball career. His musical talent discovered after this accident by his mother Oya Ölçen, he began studying with Prof. Ova Sünder in 1994 and was admitted to Istanbul University State Conservatory the next year. In 1999, he was awarded the "Young Musician of the Year" by the Lions Club. After his graduation, he continued his studies with Seba Baştuğ Şen and Hüseyin Sermet. He began his master degree in The City College of New York in 2009. He studied composition and conducting with Pulitzer prize winner composer David Del Tredici.
He is also known for his radio program "Notada Yazmayanlar (Unwritten on the Scores)" with Memet Ali Alabora, which went on in the years 2001-2003. The purpose of the program was to introduce classical music to public and to discuss the upcomings in the classical music world. The program was invited to 32nd Istanbul International Music Festival in June 2004. Gamsızoğlu himself was also invited to 33rd Istanbul International Music Festival. In May 2008, he performed Goldberg Variations. This performance was the first of Goldberg Variations by a Turkish pianist, in Turkey. Gamsızoğlu is also well-known for his chamber music collaborations with artists such as Chen Halevi, Marina Chiche, Natalie Clein and ensembles such as Belcea Quartet, Istanbul Trio and Golden Horn Brass Quintet.
Currently a resident of 86th Street (Manhattan), while his wife Ege Maltepe is a Fulbright Scholar studying acting.[1]
Works
Solo Piano
| Op.1, No.1 - | Dribble Waltz | Short piano piece - 1995 | |
| Op.1, No.2 - | Once upon a time | Short piano piece - 1996 | |
| Op.1, No.3 - | Drunk in Paris | Short piano piece - 2004 | |
| Op.2, No.1 - | Les Variations d'Heybeli | Piano Variations - 2011 | |
| Op.2, No.2 - | E G E | Short piano piece - 2011 | |
| Op.6 - | Fuga Alla Turca | 24 Fugues for Piano - 2012 | |
Chamber Music
| Op.1, No.4 - | Fantasy on Istanbul Tunes | Musical joke for clarinet, violin, cello & piano - 2006 | |
| Op.4, No.2 - | Sonata for Violin & Piano - 2012 | ||
Solo Instrument & Orchestra
| Op.4, No.1 - | Alla Turca Around The World (Alla Turca ile Devr-i Alem ) | Piano & orchestra - 2012 | |
Voice & Piano
| Op.3, No.1 - | Yağmur (Rain) | Bass voice - 2011 | |
| Op.3, No.2 - | Eda (Mien) | Bass voice - 2012 | |
| Op.3, No.3 - | Şaşırtmaca (Trick) | Bass voice - 2012 | |
| Op.5, No.1 - | Gidiyorum (I am leaving) | Bass voice - 2011 | |
| Op.5, No.2 - | Çöküyorum (I am crashing) | Bass voice - 2012 | |
| Op.5, No.3 - | Bizimkiler (My people) | Bass voice - 2012 | |
| Op.7, No.1 - | İlkbahar (Spring) | Soprano voice - 2012 | |
References
- Emir Gamsızoğlu - Biography (English)