The Composer and Violinist Kaddour Srarfi - 1913-1977

Country : Tunisie

Continent : Afrique

Issued on : 21/12/1998

Age : 28 years

Michel Reference
TN 1412
Stanley Reference
TN 1397
Yvert Reference
TN 1344
Themes
personalities
Description
The illustration shows Kaddour Srarfi in full action, handling his violin with the mastery that characterized him. Founder of the "Firqat Al-Khulud" orchestra, he is one of the leading figures of modern composition in Tunisia.

Srarfi was a virtuoso who knew how to integrate the structures of Western classical music into Tunisian melody. This stamp highlights his pioneering role in orchestration and his monumental contribution to the evolution of Tunisian art music during the post-independence period.
Size
41x28 mm
Colors
Polychrome
Designer
Yosr Jamoussi
Perforation
12¾
Print
Offset
Face Value
0,25 DT
Mint Value
0,57 $
Used Value
0,57 $
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