Alberto Hemsi

Turkish composer

Alberto Hemsi (27 June 1898 – 8 October 1975) was a composer of the 20th century classical era. His work in the field of ethnomusicology and integration of Sephardic melodies has been noted as parallel to Béla Bartók's collection of traditional Hungarian music and consequent integration to his music.

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Works

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  • Greek Nuptial Dances, Op. 37bis
  • Greek Nuptial Dances, Op. 37bis: I. In Honour of the Mother-in-law
  • Greek Nuptial Dances, Op. 37bis: II. In Honour of the Bride
  • Greek Nuptial Dances, Op. 37bis: III. In Honour of the Godfather
  • Méditation, Op. 16
  • Pilpúl Sonata, Op. 27
  • Pilpúl Sonata, Op. 27: I. Allegretto comodo
  • Pilpúl Sonata, Op. 27: II. Larghetto meditativo
  • Pilpúl Sonata, Op. 27: III. Larghetto meditativo
  • Quintet, Op. 28
  • Quintet, Op. 28: I. Concertino
  • Quintet, Op. 28: II. Burlesca
  • Quintet, Op. 28: III. Berceuse
  • Quintet, Op. 28: IV. Rondò
  • Three Ancient Airs, from the Coplas Sefardies, Op. 30
  • Three Ancient Airs, from the Coplas Sefardies, Op. 30: I. Ballata
  • Three Ancient Airs, from the Coplas Sefardies, Op. 30: II. Canzone
  • Three Ancient Airs, from the Coplas Sefardies, Op. 30: III. Rondò
  • Vieille chanson du ghetto, op. 15 no. 1