Ulvi Cemal Erkin

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Ulvi Cemal Erkin
Born	(1906-03-14)March 14, 1906 Istanbul, Ottoman Empire
Died	September 15, 1972(1972-09-15) (aged 66) Ankara, Turkey
Nationality	Turkish
Occupation	Musician

Ulvi Cemal Erkin (Turkish pronunciation: [ulˈvi dʒeˈmal æɾˈcin]) (March 14, 1906 – September 15, 1972) was a member of the pioneer group of symphonic composers in Turkey, born in the period 1904–1910, who later came to be called The Turkish Five. These composers set out the direction of music in the newly established Turkish Republic. These composers distinguished themselves with their use of Turkish folk music and modal elements in an entirely Western symphonic style.