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_Bridge_ is the first piece of _Sketches_, a group of pieces inspired by selected works of art by Celil Refik Kaya's father, Mehmet Refik Kaya. It is a musical portrayal of the fantastic and galactic nature of the sketch. The modal character of the work reflects this unknown universe. The piece has two sections that represent the journey within the composition. The introduction and arpeggios section refer to the journey into this universe. The last section is broader and calmer in atmosphere, which is symbolic of the person’s arrival to this universe after passing over the bridge.
*REFIK KAYA, C.: Guitar Works - Sketches, Vol. 1 / Sonata No. 1 / Sonatina*
Celil Refik Kaya is a contemporary guitarist and composer in the great tradition of artists who have created their own unique contribution to the repertoire. Sonata No. 1 is characterised by various stylistic resemblances which include South and North American composers, jazz chord progressions, French impressionism and Spanish folk music, whereas the Sonatina expresses more personal emotions. Kaya’s Turkish background can be heard in his variations on the folk song Yavuz Geliyorvuz, which, like the Sketches, has its origins in art and music close to the composer’s heart.
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_Bridge_ is the first piece of _Sketches_, a group of pieces inspired by selected works of art by Celil Refik Kaya's father, Mehmet Refik Kaya. It is a musical portrayal of the fantastic and galactic nature of the sketch. The modal character of the work reflects this unknown universe. The piece has two sections that represent the journey within the composition. The introduction and arpeggios section refer to the journey into this universe. The last section is broader and calmer in atmosphere, which is symbolic of the person’s arrival to this universe after passing over the bridge.
*REFIK KAYA, C.: Guitar Works - Sketches, Vol. 1 / Sonata No. 1 / Sonatina*
Celil Refik Kaya is a contemporary guitarist and composer in the great tradition of artists who have created their own unique contribution to the repertoire. Sonata No. 1 is characterised by various stylistic resemblances which include South and North American composers, jazz chord progressions, French impressionism and Spanish folk music, whereas the Sonatina expresses more personal emotions. Kaya’s Turkish background can be heard in his variations on the folk song Yavuz Geliyorvuz, which, like the Sketches, has its origins in art and music close to the composer’s heart.
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