The table below lists Turkish composers who have contributed substantial bodies of work to the Western classical tradition. It excludes artists who are principally known for other genres, such as Turkish traditional music or jazz, but may include composers who are not Turkish by birth, but whose work is significantly informed by Turkish culture. Note: The table may not operate properly on mobile devices.

 

This list is heavily indebted to the invaluable research found in Evin İlyasoğlu, 71 Türk Bestecisi / 71 Turkish Composers (Pan, 2007). An expanded text of this book is now in preparation

 

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