Osman Zeki Üngör
Osman Zeki Üngör | |
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Osman Zeki Bey during World War I | |
| Born | 1880 |
| Died | 28 February 1958 (aged 77–78) |
| Nationality | Turkish |
| Occupation | Composer |
| Notable work | Composing the music of the Turkish National Anthem |
Osman Zeki Üngör (pronounced [osˈman zeˈci ynˈɟœɾ]; 1880 – 28 February 1958) was a Turkish composer, violin virtuoso and lyricist, who served as the first conductor of the Presidential Symphony Orchestra of Turkey.
Üngör helped establish the State Conservatory of Turkey and served as its first headmaster, involving himself actively in the creation of laws whereby the education of students with special artistic talent would be wholly sponsored by the government.
Notable works include the symphonic arrangement of the original 1921 score for the Turkish National Anthem, İlim Marşı, Azm-ü Ümit Marşı, Töre Marşı, Türk Çocukları, and Cumhuriyet Marşı.