#4 from 'Leaflets of Memory: 4 pièces de salon' (1859)
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Phillip Sear plays an oriental dance by the Austrian pianist and composer Charles (or Karl) Fradel (1821-86).
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I know little about Fradel except that he was born in Vienna, and moved to the USA in 1859, where he taught music in New York.
This piece seems to have little oriental about it, but it is an effective essay in Chopin's style. "The title "Kazi Mahmet" likely refers to a Turkish or Ottoman figure, as "Kazi" (or "Kadı") is an Ottoman Turkish term for a judge or magistrate, and "Mahmet" is a common Turkish name, often a variant of "Mehmet" or "Muhammad." Thus, "Kazi Mahmet" could denote a historical or legendary judge named Mahmet. In music, it might suggest a piece inspired by or dedicated to such a figure, potentially reflecting cultural or historical themes associated with the Ottoman era." (ChatGPT, 4/7/24).
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#austrianmusic #orientale
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Негізгі бет Charles Fradel: Kasi Mahmet (Danse orientale)
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