A thrilling music from the past
04/09/1999
(4 out of 5 stars)
"This disc from the Japanese series World Music Library represents a type of music that transports the listener back to the glorious days of the Ottoman Empire in Turkey. The first part is military Ottoman marches, which are a fascinating mix of western band music and Middle Eastern rhythms. The last tracks are Turkish classical music, more typically Islamic. This music is the meeting place of western and eastern, just like Turkey itself."
Turkish Delight !
Kevin Hessington | Melbourne, Australia | 11/16/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Having listened to this masterpiece its no wonder the Turkish Ottoman Empire expanded and left such a lasting trace on the world history. The pieces are so captivating and entralling it would not be a surprise to see Turkish soldiers of the Ottoman Empire era in full spirit to expand and defend their civilization with such courage.A must have CD!"