Mesut Özgen’s compositions bring together classical guitar with the rich musical traditions of Turkey and influences from Spain, Latin America, and contemporary music. The works include solo guitar, chamber music, arrangements, and editions created for a wide range of ensembles and performers.
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Anatolian Fantasy for solo guitar
Vira Sevda for solo guitar (based on a Turkish song by Bilge Özgen)
In Honor of Lou Harrison (After Prince Cantemir) for guitar and piano
Miamiterranean for voice, cello, and guitar
Istanbul Espresso for guitar orchestra (with soprano, mandolin, electric guitar and bass)
Istanbul Express
Istanbul Express RehearsalRehearsing Istanbul Express for two violins, cello, piano, and voice in preparation for the Blue Journey Concert on February 27:
Posted by Mesut Ozgen, guitarist/composer on Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Two Spanish Songs (On Poetry by Luis Cernuda) for soprano and guitar:
Rumeli Türküsü (Song of Rumeli) for flute (or violin) and guitar
Yemen Türküsü (Song of Yemen) for two guitars
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Aria (from Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5) for soprano and guitar orchestra by H. Villa-Lobos
Contrapunctus No. 1 (from the Art of Fugue) for guitar orchestra by J. S. Bach
Quattro Arie Antiche (4 Italian Love Songs) for voice and guitar
Petenera for two guitars by Regino Sainz de la Maza
Rumores de la Caleta for cello and guitar by Isaac Albeniz
Sortija for solo guitar by Pablo Victor Ortiz
Sonata: Ondas do Mar de Vigo for solo guitar by Christopher Pratorius
Passacaglia, Sarabande, and Gigue for guitar and harpsichord by Anthony Newman
La Guitarra for soprano, guitar, and percussion (wine glasses) by Robert Strizich
Meditation on “Down by the Riverside” for solo guitar by Robert Strizich
From the Major Arcana: Suite for Guitar by Anthony Newman (in progress)
Continuation for solo guitar by Philip Collins