Writer (B. 1902,
Istanbul- D. 1995). He graduated from Ankara University Languages, History and
Geography Faculty. He studied music and art history in Germany. When he
returned, he worked as a music theories teacher in Ankara Music Teacher School
during its first years. He spent a great effort to turn this school into State
Conservatory. He worked as Radio Office Manager in Press and Broadcasting
General Directorate, as general manager in State Theatres (1934-43), as general
manager of Fine Arts.
C. Memduh
Altar was known with
his articles about music and art history, he tried to introduce Western
composers, their lives and works and make a good impression and sympathy on
people about Western music.
WORKS:
Sanat Yolcuları, Goethe ve Sanat, Armoni, Kontrpuan, Opera
Tarihi (4 volumes, 2001).
REFERENCE: Afşin Oktay - Kemal Bağlum / Biyografiler Ansiklopedisi (1959), Opera Tarihi (Kitap Rehberi, December
2001).
