Ηλίας (Ilya) (? - 1799)

Greek composers of the Ottoman era
Ηλίας (Ilya) (? - 1799)

Renowned musician and music teacher in the Ottoman Empire in the 18th century in the courtyard of Selim III (1789 - 1808). Referred to as an accomplished performer of tambur player and composer-teacher of "Bestie" (a type of slow voice synthesis). He died in 1780 or 1799. Five songs survived and two instrumental compositions, but which are likely to belong to someone else Jew Ilya santur player.