Bîmen Şen
Birth nameBîmen Dergazaryan
Born1873
Bursa, Ottoman Empire
Died26 August 1943(1943-08-26) (aged 69–70)
Istanbul, Turkey
GenresOttoman classical music, Turkish makam music
Occupation(s)composer, lyrics author

Bîmen Şen (born Bîmen Dergazaryan, Armenian: Բիմէն Տէրկազարեանn; 1873 – 26 August 1943) was a Turkish composer and lyricist of Armenian descent.[1][2]

Life

Şen was born in 1873 in Bursa, Ottoman Empire. He came from a music-loving family and was esteemed for his singing. As a child, Şen performed hymns in the Armenian church and quickly became well-known. At age eleven, while visiting Bursa, he was introduced to Hacı Arif Bey. As an adult, Şen moved to Istanbul, and was able to improve his financial situation and establish connections with people in various circles. He studied with some of the most influential musical figures of the day, including Hacı Arif Bey, Cemil Bey, Neyzen Aziz Dede, Şevki Dede, Rahmi Bey, Hanende Nedim Bey, and Hacı Kirami Efendi. Şen eventually became a celebrated singer.

He died in Istanbul on 26 August 1943.

See also

References

  1. "Bimen ŞEN". Archived from the original on 21 February 2014. Retrieved 7 February 2014.
  2. O'Connell, Dr John (28 November 2013). Alaturka: Style in Turkish Music. Ashgate Publishing, Ltd. ISBN 978-1409473077.
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