Albania
It is rather difficult to get grip on the addresses of Albanian musical life. The classical music scene has still been scarcely developed after so many centuries of isolation from the civilized world. The folk music on the other hand is very interesting, especially that of the South-Albanian Tosks.
For a general survey can be referred to the excellent website www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music of Albania
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Tiranë
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Tiranë
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Tiranë
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Gjirokastër
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sheshi Skënderbej, Tiranë
Pallati i Kulturës
An opera- and ballet company was established in 1953. The performances take place since 1662 in the Culture Palace. It also houses the National Library.
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sheshi Skënderbej, Tiranë
Muzeu Historik Kombetar
The National Historical Museum exposes170 folkloric musical instruments from the last two centuries, a private collectionof the musician Ermal Sela.A catalogue is available.
Let us hope, it concerns a permanent exhibition; if not so, contact the museum,
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sheshi Nënë Tereza, Tiranë
Universiteti i Arteve
In 1962 a conservatory was established, later on extended with a school for drama and fine arts.
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Gjirokastër
Kalaja e Girokastrës
A National folklore festival on the birthday of dictator Enver Hoxha was held in the autumn of 1968on the castle premises of the museum village of Gjirokastër. It was repeated in1973, ’78, ’83, ’88, ’95 and since then every five years in May. It lasts six days and is the most prestigious event for Albanian folklore.