Ahmed Adnan Saygun

Turkish Classical Composer and Musicologist

Ahmed Adnan Saygun (1907-1991) was a prominent Turkish composer, musicologist, and educator who is widely regarded as one of the most significant musical figures in Turkey's history. He was a part of the "Turkish Five," a group of composers who played a crucial role in the development of a national style of Turkish music, which incorporated traditional folk elements into Western classical forms. Saygun's contributions to music include numerous works across various genres such as symphonies, operas, chamber music, piano compositions, and choral works. His compositions often reflect a synthesis of Western compositional techniques with melodies and rhythms from Turkish folk and traditional music.