Technical Difficulties and Proposed Solutions of Özkan Manav’s “Aman Avcı” Arrangement for Op.41 for Double Bass and Piano

Abstract

When looking at Contemporary Turkish Music, it is noticeable that the works of the second and third generation Turkish composers who came after the Turkish Five have achieved an advanced level of mastery. This research examines “Aman Avcı” for Op.41 Double Bass and Piano, an arrangement of Özkan Manav, one of the third-generation composers. By blending the touches of Western and Turkish music, a unique musical perceptions seen in the composer’s works, where pieces from Stravinsky, Saygun and Sciarrio can also be felt. Especially his emphasis on locality in his music is a notable musical perception that stands out in his other works, as in the example of the Azeri folk song "Aman Avcı", which is the subject of this research. In the content of the research, firstly Contemporary Turkish Music composers were mentioned, the life of the composer was explained and by introducing the Op.41 Double Bass and Piano arrangement of “Aman Avcı”, technical difficulties of the work were identified. At this point, it is aimed to shed light on the works of the double bass artists who will perform the piece.