COMPOSERS AND PERFORMERS

NUBAR TEKYAY

(4. 9. 1905 – 12. 2. 1955)

A major Armenian violinist and composer, Nubar Tekyay was born and died in Istanbul. The son of Udî Arşak, he began learning western-style violin at the age of six. Later, learning Turkish music from his father, he began takin part in his group performances. He worked with the Radio and made several records.