About Yeghia Dndesian
Lived 1834 – 1881 (aged 47). Yeghia Dndesian was a Turkish music theorist, teacher and printer.
Yeghia Dndesian (born Istanbul, Ottoman Turkey 1834 - died Constantinople, Ottoman Turkey 1881) was an Armenian musician and musical reformer.
Work Yeghia Dndesian was among the cultivators of the Sharagan musical style and notation used throughout Armenian churches and religious services. Dndesian was chosen as a member of the committee along with Nigoghos Tashjian, and Aristakes Hovannesian (1812-1878). After putting much work, Dndesian eventually published a five volume book in 1871 entitled Sharagan Tzainakryal or Sharagan Notations.
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Who was Yeghia Dndesian?
musician
When was Yeghia Dndesian born?
Yeghia Dndesian was born on 29 March 1834 in Constantinople.
When did Yeghia Dndesian die?
Yeghia Dndesian died on 23 April 1881 in Constantinople.
What was Yeghia Dndesian's occupation?
Yeghia Dndesian was a music theorist, teacher and printer.
What nationality was Yeghia Dndesian?
Yeghia Dndesian was Turkish.
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