Necil Kazım Akses

Short bio Necil Kazım Akses

Birthday: 1908 in Istanbul, Turkey

Died: 1999

Active: 1930s - 1980s

Genre: Classical

Period: Modern

Full biography Necil Kazım Akses

Necil Kazım Akses was a renowned Turkish composer and conductor born on September 15, 1908, in Istanbul, Ottoman Empire. He was a child prodigy who showed a keen interest in music at a young age, and his early musical training came from his father, who was also a musician.

Akses studied at the Istanbul Conservatory, where he was exposed to both Western and Turkish music, which had a profound influence on his compositions. He was known for his unique style of composing, which blended Turkish folk music with Western classical music. His music was inspired by themes such as nationalism, human nature, and love.

In addition to composing music, Akses also worked as a conductor, and his work earned him widespread recognition both within Turkey and internationally. He was appointed conductor of the Istanbul Radio Symphony Orchestra, which later became the Turkish State Symphony Orchestra. He also served as the principal conductor of the Istanbul City Orchestra.

Akses' most famous works include his opera "Bay Önder" (The Chief), which debuted in 1941, and his "Anatolian Dances," which was commissioned by the Turkish Radio and Television Corporation in 1964. In addition to these, he composed numerous symphonies, concertos, and ballets, all of which were highly acclaimed for their originality.

Necil Kazım Akses continued to compose and conduct music throughout his life, and he was considered a leading figure in Turkish classical music until his death on December 6, 1999, in Istanbul. His legacy lives on through his music, which continues to inspire and captivate audiences around the world.

Compositions featuring Necil Kazım Akses

#	Name	Duration	Genre	Year
1	Violin Concerto	45:12 min	Concerto	1969
2	Pieces (5) for piano		Keyboard	-
3	Turkish Pieces (5), for piano	11:11 min	Keyboard	-

Albums featuring Necil Kazım Akses

#	Name album	Year	Music label
1	Necil Kâzim Akses, Cihat Askın, Radio-Philharmonie Hannover Des NDR, Rengim Gökmen – Violin Concerto(CD, Album)	2001	cpo
2	Necil Kâzım Akses, Yücelen String Quartet – Chamber Music From Turkey Volume Two(CD, Album)	1999	Hungaroton Classic
3	Necil Kâzım Akses, Özgür Aydin, Aylin Çakıci, Emre Elivar – In Memoriam (1908-1999) Klavierwerke,Compositions For Piano Solo, Piyano Eserleri(CD, Album, Stereo)	1999	Cordaria
4	Symphony No. 4 For Cello And Orchestra / Concerto For Orchestra(CD, Album)	1992	Hungaroton
5	Erkin, Saygun, Akses, Tüzün – Dört Türk Orkestra Eseri = Four Orchestral Works From Turkey	1976	Qualiton