Publications
The Life and Poetry of St. Shmuyel
Music by: SYRIAC MUSIC INSTITUTE This project is expected to be completed by December 2017.
The Life and Poetry of St Jacob of Serug (451-521)
Music by: SYRIAC MUSIC INSTITUTE This little was written by Philoxenos Yuhanon of Mardin the Metropolitan of Mardin 1952, contains a brief life and poetry of St Jacob in three different languages: Syriac, German, and English. The translation into the modern Aramaic dialect of Tur‛abdin (Turoyo/Surayt) was made and recorded on a disc by the voice of Mor Polycarpus Awgin Aydin, the Patriarchal Vicar of the Netherland, for the benefit of those who prefer a ‘talking book’ in their beloved mother tongue. Gabriel Aydin, the founder and director of the Syriac Music Institute, composed the background music that provides a perfect cadence for the all readings. Gabriel, also borrowed several stanzas of St Jacob’s poems and put them into music in order to be sung as chants. The CD is consisting of 17 tracks. This is a beautiful piece of art.
Music and Identity
Recently published book in Istanbul: Müzik ve Kimlik (Music and Identity), contains Gabriel Aydin’s interview/article on Syriac Music. This is a freat source for those who speak the Turkish language to learn more on how Syriac music, especially the 8 modal (makam) system, influenced Türk Sanat Müziği ve Türk Halk Müziği (Turkish Classical & Folk Music).
The Life and Miracles of St Gabriel d-Beth Qustan (594-668)
“The Life of Mor Gabriel” Music by: SYRIAC MUSIC INSTITUTE This little book contains a brief life and poetry of St Gabriel in three different languages: Syriac, German, and English. The translation into the modern Aramaic dialect of Tur‛abdin (Turoyo/Surayt) was made and recorded on a disc by the voice of Mor Polycarpus Awgin Aydin, the Patriarchal Vicar of the Netherland, for the benefit of those who prefer a ‘talking book’ in their beloved mother tongue. Gabriel Aydin, the founder and director of the Syriac Music Institute, composed the background music that provides a perfect cadence for the all readings. Gabriel, apart from recording traditional hymns about St Gabriel, he also composed new hymns inspired by St Gabriel’s life and miracles. This CD is consisting of 14 chapters. This is a beautiful piece of art.