Selim Giray

Biography

Dr. Selim Giray performed extensively in four continents and appeared frequently on radio and television. Previously, Giray served as Concertmaster and Assistant Conductor at the Ohio Light Opera. He is featured on numerous CDs and can be heard on Naxos Online Library. Giray presented numerous times at ASTA National Conference, The Midwest Clinic, and performed two recitals at Carnegie Hall.  Giray studied the violin with Eliot Chapo, former Concertmaster of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra, Fritz Gearhart, Professor of Violin at University of Oregon, and conducting with Dr. William Intriligator, Director of Dubuque and Cheyenne Symphony Orchestras.

Education

Doctor of Music, Florida State University, Tallahassee, 2001
Master of Music, East Carolina University, Greenville, 1994
Bachelor of Music, Mimar Sinan University, Istanbul, 1991

Areas of Research / Professional Expertise

In addition to String Methods for Beginners, Giray is the author of A Biography of the Turkish Composer Ahmed Adnan Saygun and a Discussion of his Violin Works. His CD Turkish Music for Violin and Piano can be obtained from Amazon, and can be heard on Naxos Music Library. His edition of Adnan Saygun's Violin Concerto Op. 44 can be obtained from PeermusicClassical. His violin transcription of Friedrich Gulda's Concerto for Violoncello and Wind Orchestra is available for hire through Josef Weinberger, Vienna.  

Personal Interests

A private pilot, Selim Giray enjoys spending time with his family and flying. For more information on the author, please visit SelimGiray.com

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