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Suzana Turku Kashara President of Festival Besim Petrela Executive Director 069 20 59 466 Pjeter Guralumi Public Relations Coordinator 069 40 37 866 Milto Kutali Stage Director 068 40 18 191 Shaqir Rexhvelaj General Secretary of the Festival 067 20 75 960 Fatlinda Subashi International Relations 069 20 59 469 Admir Rexha Secretary 068 40 31 520 Fahri Karameti Assistant Besnik Shamku Transport 069 20 74 417 Suzana Turku Kashara artistic bodies about 14 Zv/Ministre e Turizmit, participating in the fourth Kultures, Rinise dhe Sporteve edition of the European festival: Albania, Greece, Italy, The fourth edition of the Netherlands, Montenegro, Festival EUROPEAN Macedonia Bulgaria, France, Chamber Choirs 2010 Israel, Bosnia, Czech culminates with a very special Republic etc.. for three event; he is organized in consecutive days will give honor of 100 anniversary of their performances in the Mother Teresa this great cities of Shkoder, Durres, Albanian that already belongs Korca and Tirana to complete to everyone around the world. the scene of the National European chamber choirs Theater of and in Festival this year coincides the final concert. with another event that of the Congratulating the organizers visa liberalization, this for the wonderful work and Albanian dream that is the high level of preparation becoming a reality thanks to of this European-scale the commitment of the cultural event let me know democratic government of and artedashesit our Albania. A very important role audience that this festival in the European integration would be impossible to be plays the Albanian national art realized without the and culture and our cultural contribution of the Ministry of heritage especially spiritual Tourism's which already have and material. Albania will the event recorded in the unveil in the European Union, annual calendar of its main its cultural values as one of activities, also European the most ancient peoples of Commission Delegation in the Balkan Peninsula, his Tirana, diplomatic missions identity, diversity and accredited in the Republic of CREATIVITY. Some of these Albania, where the mayors treasures of our culture now organized this festival as a are part of the world heritage. partner of the festival, but also It is for that we want this event all those who support the significant for European festival as figured are troops countries which they bring the Edition participants of the ancient culture of their new Fourth European Festival of nations, but at the same time Chamber 2010 Koreas and will recognize our musical their leaders. development; they can feel in I wish you success choirs particular our culture and artistic troops participating in traditions. the fourth edition of the It is the fourth year of European Festival of organizing this event and Chamber 2010 Koreas and during these 4 - editions guarantee traditional scenes in our cities are sticky hospitality in the cities where with their own interpretations they will perform, and while I about 60 troops being put art want to congratulate the from Europe so a new organizers for this cultural tradition, but also encourages event that makes us feel ever us, to develop and to keep development of closer alive this old tradition of integration of the Albanian music European such as this culture in the mosaic of musical art .This year peoples of European culture.

01 ashko oço “, orça . Jorgaq efta T Mr ashko K yra” Chorus. He oço”. rasheri of I,II ,III efta T K He has participated in several national music events, where he was prized with the first prize. Since 1979 up to now days he is the conductor of “L has worked for a long time period as professor of the artistic high school “ T class. In 1991 he received the honorific title “Merited Artist” and the chorus of the artistic high school “T where he taught chords, choral education and conduction. He was awarded with the medal Naim F Nano graduated in Nano graduated the Academy of Arts in 1968 with a major in Theoretic. Thanks to his passion and the will to conduct he began to work with vocal ensembles and became conductor of the Philarmonic orchestra of K Jorgaq Nano Jorgaq Nano The (Merited Artist) of the conductor chorus. was 02 yra” yra Choral orca and estival. The Choral “L formed 82 years ago formed 82 in K repertory of the choir also contains Byzantine music as well songs from Albanian and foreigner composers. continuing his continuing days. activities now It is well known in Albania. His repertory is authentic containing lyrical, patriotic, satiric and traditional songs. The L contains a bibliography of 150 different songs unique of their genre. It has a formation men and women as vocals, also a small orchestra and a few solos. The choir has participated in different tours such as: in Oher (Macedonia) 1991, in Zalan (Rumania) 1998, in Karditza, Agos Orestiko (Greece) in the Balkan Choral F

ALBANIA CHORAL “LYRA” P R O G R A M

1- DUA ME SHUMA SHQIPERINE solist: Thanas Konini 2- DRAGONJTE E SHQIPERISE - PARIOTIKE 3- ZERI I ATDHEUT - PARIOTIKE 4- SHQIPERI MEME SHQIPERI - PARIOTIKE 5- SA TE ROJE SHQIPERIA - PARIOTIKE 6- VATER KESHTJELL E DASHUR - PARIOTIKE 7- BIZANTINE 8- NATA – KLASIKE

03 . etite , 6th . ebruary 2007 they ebruary 2007 articipation in 2008 articipation in the arese, Mantova and orino, (December 10th-20th 2009) 2008). Realization of the “Christmas concert 20080, succesfull tour in Italy: Lodi, Milamo, V T in the concert organized in the framework of the 50th anniversary of the first Albanian opera “Mrika”, composed by (December second European Chamber Choral festival in May 2007. Successful organization of the Christmas Concert and “The days of music” in the framework of the 10th anniversary of the Cultural association “Prenke Jakova”. Received the honorific title “The Gratitude of the City” in Shkodra in December 2009. P Michelle Campanella and the Italian Institute of Culture in Instambul. P In F for the first performed time ever the masterpiece “P Messe Solennelle” of Rossini in collaboration with the well known Italian pianist and Master Mr edition of the edition international of the competition music choral Lasso” In “Orlando di and Marche (2001) won the bronze highest medal in the category

” A V O 04 irana atican”. olyphonic choir choir olyphonic enice, Modena estival in T ours in different Josquino Salepico” P was founded in 1997 in 1997 was founded in Shkodra, his continuing the activities under of the responsibility cultural organization “Prenke Jakova”. The choir is by composed professional musicians and it has the exclusivity to be the first polyphonic choir in the classical values which is strongly related to the values and the traditions of the Albanian art. The choir has taken his name in the memory of the great Albanian compositor and artist Prenke Jakova which was distinguished as one of the founders of the National Albanian Genre of Opera. They have participated in different international tours such as: In collaboration with the Italian polyphonic choir of Molfeto “ “PRENKE JAK “PRENKE recording different Albanian and Italian music which was broadcasted by radio “V T cities of Italy such as Rome (1998-1999), V (2001), Borgo San Lorenzo, Florence (2002). They have also participated in the International Choral F (2000). The “Prenke Jakova” choir has also participated in the 8th

ALBANIA “PRENKE JAKOVA” Gjon Shllaku, director of the Conductor of the department of Polifonic Chorus Theoretical subjects. "Prenkë Jakova" He has composed Was born in 1960 in several vocal and Shkodra in a well instrumental works known family for its such as: Overture for music tradition. orchestra, Fantasy for Successfully violin and orchestra, completed the artistic , music for lyceum “Prenke children etc. Jakova” Shkodra in Carries out musical 1976, where he activities mainly as studied pianio. In concert maestro of 1984 he graduated in well known Albanian the Academy of Fine soloists. Arts as a composer. He conducted the His professor was the Chorus of the well known Albanian Cathedral of Shkodra artist Çesk Zadeja. At as chapel maestro. the end of his studies He is currently he successfully conductor of the composed the ballet polyphonic Chorus “Nuse Arbana”. “Prenke Jakova”, Carries out his which he founded professional activity himself in 1997. as teacher of chords He is president of the and the form analysis cultural artistic in the Artistic Lyceum association “Prenke Prenk Jakova. He was Jakova”, since its at the same time foundation.

P R O G R A M 1. “When the stars begin to fall” - Gospel 2. “Let's break bread together” - Gospel 3. “Free at last” - Gospel 4. “God On The Mountain” - Gospel 5. “Just A Closer Walk With Thee” - Gospel 6. “There Is Power In The Blood” - Southern Gospel 7. “I Know I Have Been Changed” - Black gospel

05 . , she ope oland chonev urnovo, aul II remains , the ensemble ortugal (2004), alestrina" in which eliko T rance (2006), urkey (2010) realized her specialization in Germany in 1993 at the Bach Academy with Professor an unforgettable experience for the choristers. The leader Aneta Dragneva-Danailova graduated from the Music Academy of the city of Plovdiv Student of Professor Marino T where he won the gold medal, It was considerate as "Discovery of the festival" and during this event it was produce his first compact disc. During the same year was invited to participate in the festival "Giovanni da P he scored a great success. The meeting with P John P In 2001, the ensemble has participated in "Balkanfolk" 2001 in V T international tours international including Sweden (1997), P (2001), (1999), Italy Greece (2002), P F - 06 woice omorie - old omorie - old The choral The choral "Prima" ensemble in 1996 was founded in P Bulgarian town near Bulgarian town the Black Sea. Its creation represents the fulfillment of the ambition of its founder and leader Aneta Danailova. The heart brings together 25 women from different professions, linked by love of music.T weekly rehearsals during last 10 years, these ladies have acquired a considerable repertoire learning various styles, periods and genres. Based on the talent and hard work of its members, "Prima" interprete various works of ecclesiastical music slave-classic works of Bulgarian folklore and contemporary composers. All members of choral aspire to achieve a uniform sound and harmonious expression and a fair interpretation of different styles. It has already made numerous

BULGARIA CHOIR STUDIO “ PRIMA” Helmut Riling and consultant then in Switzerland Bulgarian music with (1997-1998) with groups from Professor Karl Denmark, Sweden, Scheuber. Norway and Ms. Danailova works Switzerland. simultaneously as a

P R O G R A M

1. Est digne – mus. Petar Dinev 2. Notre Père - Dubinski 3. O Dieu bon - Fateev 4. Dans ton Royaume des Cieux, o mon Dieu - Dobri Hristov 5. Grozda Fille – Petar Dinev 6. Ruzho,Ruzho – Ivan Vylev 7. Aime la mere – Stefan Chapkanov 8. Tudora s'étend - Fillip Kutev 9. Célibataire Grand-père- Petar Ljondev 10. Le Gjore s'assied – Stefan Mutafchiev

07 Æ – VI , his olta” rom 2006. . F ž (Croatia). He leads them in 2004. 2005. in Buzet he reactivates male vocal folk group “Pinguentum” and becomes its art director art director of the Male vocal folk art director of the group „Pinguentum“ electronic eng. He Sanjin Radoviæ is is born in Rijeka (Croatia) 05.06.1974.. Lives and works in Buzet. He is a member of the presidency of Music Society "Sokol" from Buzet. From 1993. he is a regular member of the mixed vocal choir "Sokol". 1994. his choir friend and him formed a male vocal folk group "Pinguentum" and he became the leader of the group. He leads the group till 1997. when the group stops with work. 1998. He became a member of vocal folk group “Lungomare” from Umag (Croatia) in which he performs till 2002. After that he becomes art director of the male vocal folk group “Teran” from Trvi he leads male vocal folk group “V from Brtonigla as well. Although he is music amateur great love and dedication to the song and the quality of his work is confirmed by many prizes and awards. Under his leadership male vocal folk group “Pinguentum” became the SANJIN RADO 2008. Pivajuæi sva 08 Male vocal folk Male vocal group "Pinguentum" in 1994. is founded within the music from society "Sokol" Buzet (Croatia). It acts for three years. After a pause of several years in 2005. it is activated again with some new members. The group performs at festivals throughout Croatia. 2007. and 2009. the group had solo evening concert in Karlsruhe (Deutschland). At the festival " smo blaga stekli" in Buzet, the group won the first prize of the jury at 2006., 2008., 2009., 2010. at the festival of Dalmatian male vocal groups in Omiš " Pinguentum" was declared the best debutants, and in the final evening wins Bronze shield with historical coat of arms of the town Omiš ( 3.rd place of the jury) and Bronze Leut of the town Omiš ( 3.rd place of audience award ). Last year at the meeting of Dalmatian male vocal folk groups in Skradin they won the first prize of jury for the best interpretation of the original song.

CROATIA MUŠKA KLAPA PINGUENTUM absolute winner of the Istrian Festival of male vocal folk groups 2006., 2008., 2009. and 2010. On Dalmatian Festival in 2008. he wins the best debutant jury award and 3rd audience award and 3rd jury award.

P R O G R A M

1. Golubice nemoj spati (folk song from Dalmatia – arr. Eduard Tudor) 2. Oèe naš (Ljubo Stipišiæ)

3. Bilo vavek veselo (folk song from Istria – arr. Ivan Matetiæ Ronjgov)

4. Zemlja (Jakov Dukiæ – Mojmir Èaèija)

5. Cvijet èežnje

(Zdenko Runjiæ – Tomislav Zuppa – arr. Rajmir Kraljeviæ)

09 rance, riends , F orea in November estivities, which unisia, or the (Slovakia) and also participates in organization of Czech Choir F has become one of the leading choir festivals in the Czech Republic. Among the recent accomplishments of the Gentlemen festivals, records festivals, records musical for programmes radio and television. Since its foundation in 2003 it has given more than 300 concerts in 14 countries of four continents (e.g. Germany United States of America). The ensemble is giving concerts in South K 2010 for the first time as well. In addition to its concert activity the Gentlemen Singers together with Hradec Králové Philharmonic Orchestra regularly organizes concert series called „Chamber Evenings with the Gentlemen Singers“ which have already presented ensembles like Ensemble Amarcord (Germany), Banchieri Singers (Hungary), or Close Harmony F Spain, the Netherlands, Estonia, Russia, T n

ř èek (), (). ř currently 10 (), Martin sek, Stephen n Vièar, Jaroslav , Czech, clav Ková š Merkl (tenor), Radek Mach ocal Ensemble ocal Ensemble ocal Ensemble V GENTLEMEN from SINGERS was Hradec Králové in 2003. established It has become one of the most significant Czech music ensembles during its rather short history and it is desired not only in the Czech Republic but also abroad. The ensemble is formed by these singers: Jakub Kubí Luká (), Martin Ptá (tenor), Aleš Malý Struna (baritone), Richard Uhlí (bass), and Vá The repertoire of the ensemble includes the periods from the gregorian chant up till arrangements of modern popular melodies while the most important part is formed by the vocal compositions of the 19th and 20th century Moravian and Slovak folk songs and contemporary compositions which were often arranged or even composed directly for the Gentlemen Singers by composers with whom the ensemble cooperates closely (e.g. Ja Krèek, Jan Jirá Hatfield or Mark van Platen). V GENTLEMEN SINGERS regularly appears at important

CZECH REP. GENTLEMEN SINGERS Embassy of the Czech Republic to the Republic of Albania

Singers belongs the marked Gentlemen 2nd place at the Singers as "vocal prestigious festival hope and the viva Tolosa Choral aqua for the Czech Contest, Spain choir scene". (2008). Several The Gentlemen music maganizes Singers are proud of positively reviewed singing in Albania three ensemble´s for the first time and CDs called CANTO has brought its latest ERGO SUM (= I CD „Just One sing therefore I am), World“. The Gentlemen Singers LIVE, and Christmas IN EUROPAM NATUS EST (= He was born in Europe). Expert music critique has

P R O G R A M 1. Franz Biebl (1906 – 2001) Ave Maria (Angelus Domini) 2. Paul Drayton (*1944) (arr. J. Kubín) Masterpiece 3. Leoš Janácek (1854 – 1928) Na košatej jedli (Two doves in a fir tree) 4. Antonín Dvořák (1841 – 1904) Hostina (The Sparrow's Party) 5. Paul McCartney (arr. Petr Wajsar) Michelle (for Gentlemen Singers) 6. Paul McCartney (arr. Petr Wajsar) The Night Before (for Gentlemen Singers) 7. Stephen Hatfield (arr.) Heaven Somewhere (for Gentlemen Singers)

11 FRANCE In the very heart of into the past and the Balagne, amidst taking refuge there. the olive groves, In fact, an important Meridianu was born. effort is being made And from the olive, to reconstitute the tree of peace, authenticity of deeply rooted in this Corsican songs from land, rich in history, antiquity. Then Meridianu take their naturally, it is strength and from this solid base inspiration, which that the group can MERIDIANU comes out in their sing of things from songs. the past up to the For the group, their present day. cultural heritage is The decision to the foundation, on contrast the which the present traditionnal with the is built and on modern is a natural which, the future is step. Their body of forged. Concerning work, which is rich in their songs, this numerous original principal creations defines is confirmed on a itself, both by the daily basis. diversity of its Meridianu have themes and by their chosen to delve into willingness to give the richness generously and of their homeland, openly to the world, this wealth saved as the name from being Meridianu would forgotten, in great suggest. Sharing the part, thanks to the intensity of their research and cultural life through recordings of F. exchange and Quilici and F. Flori meeting people, among others. they appreciate the Meridianu strives value of that which today to pursue this brings us together, goal by going out to while, at the same the villages, trying to time perceiving rediscover old our differences as a songs richness. These are from the past, which the values, which can still be found the group has today. It isn' t simply chosen to offer to a case of retreating the public.

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1. ECCO BELLA Chant d'amour (Trad.) 2. ISUL'ANIMA Creation du groupe (JP.Orliac/JA.Orticoni) 3. PAGHJELLA Chant des berger (Trad.) 4. ALMA DI QUI L'âme de la Corse (JP.Orliac/JA.Orticoni) 5. VIDI AQUAM Chant religieux (JA.Orticoni) 6. ERAMU IN CAMPU Chant d'amour (Trad.) 7. DIO VI SALVI REGINA Hymnes Corses (Trad.)

13 GREECE NIKOS EFTHIMIADIS Director of the first Conductor, magazine of music Professor, Politician. education, of choral He is graduated in music and musicology Master of Arts of «Music Cartelina» in he has Greece. Today he, as studied conducting in artistic director of Italy and Yugoslavia. Conservatories, He is President of festivals and of choirs,,

NIK Panhellenic Federation gives the fight for the of Choirs and development of music

OS EF Conductors, President in Greece. He teaches of Balkan Executive music at the Committee of Music, CONSERVATORY OF

THIMIADIS CHOIR he has been Artistic KARDITSA “NIKOS Director of the EFTHIMIADIS”. International Festival of Member of the Music at Delphi, Commission of President of Panellenic European Union of Association of Greek- Musicians, which is Italian Friendship and founded in Cooperation of the Luxembourg. He graduated of Italian represented Greece Universities. He has for the signing of realized committed Constitutional Carta of more than 350 Musicians of the concerts in all the European Union. His world (Europe-USA) scientific projects and conducting articls, have been symphonic orchestras, published abroad in choirs and known reputational solists.He has played magazinenes and a leading part in the newspapers. He spreading of cared about the polyphonic music in Greek edition of the Greece through chord music-educational Laboratories, book « I sing reading» meetings, festivals, by Robert Goitre. He competitions and is a member of seminars. Editor- editorial Committees and Committees of

14 Appreciation of awarded with the musical programmes golden star by the of the Ministry of Yugoslavian Republic Education. (1991). The Member of examining Municipality of committees of the Tirana honored him Ministry of Education as well as many for the examination for authorities in Greece hiring teachers of (many Mayors, music in public Foundations e.t.c.) schools. and abroad (USA). He takes parts in An old friend of critical committees of Albania supported worldwide festivals the Greek Albania and competition. He cultural and musical has taught in many relations. seminars of He has served for conducting in Greece many years the and Cyprus. For his Policy. He is also Civil contribution in music Engineer. and the bounding of the Greek- Yugoslavian relations, he has

P R O G R A M

1. Oson Zis Fainou - Antico Greco 150 a.C monophonico 2. The sky glorifies the Glory of God - Byzantines monophonic 3. Adoramus te - G.P da Palestrima 4. We want you to sing - A Scandello 5. Someone feasts - G. Pappas 6. Cristougenna - Protougenna - Traditionalle 7. Thre folkloric songs 8. Sun of justice - M.Theodorakis

15 ISRAEL THE NAAMA PNINA INBAR, THE WOMEN'S CHOIR, CONDUCTOR is a conducted by Ms. graduate of the Tel Pnina Inbar, is Aviv Music Teacher's renowned as one of College. the finest choirs in She studied singing Israel. The choir with Lola Shanzer, performs frequently was a member of the at festivals, Cameran and Rinat subscription Choirs and of the concerts and other Quinta Zacca events throughout NA'AMA WOMEN'S CHOIR (Perfect Fifth) the country. The ensemble, and Naama Women's performed as a Choir is also often soloist with invited to appear at various orchestras. festivals and competitions Ms. Inbar founded abroad, and has the Naama Women's placed highly at Choir in 1989 and these international has been competitions. conducting it ever since. She also The choir's diverse conducts the repertoire includes a Megiddo choir wide range of (Mixed voices) which classical works from she founded in all periods, original 1995. Israeli compositions, and Israeli and Pnina Inbar received international folk the “Conductor's songs. Many of the Award” at two Israeli folk songs international were arranged for competitions: one the choir by the which was conductor, Ms. Inbar. sponsored by The choir, Interkultur composed of 25 International in singers, performs Germany and with an orchestra, another - in Israel. various instrumental Since 2004 Pnina ensembles, soloists, Inbar has been both and also as a the instructor and smaller ensemble. conductor of the Having produced well- known Shanie three recordings in Girls Choir at the 1996, 1999 and Yizrael Valley Arts 2007, the choir will Center. produce its 4th Ms. Inbar is a voice- during 2011. training teacher as well as a music arranger.

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1. N. Nardi, A. Pen, arr. arr Pnina Inbar - Shtu haadarim 2. A. Gabrieli - La Verginella 3. G. L. da Palestrina - Adoramus te 4. Josef Bardanashvili (1997) - Psalm 121 5. L. Ben Shlomo, Sh. Tachalov, arr Pnina Inbar - Haperach begani (rikud 7) 6. A. Nini, L. Goldberg ,arr A. Kantzberg - Akara 7. Jewish Yemenite folk tune, Lyrics Sadia ben Amram, arr. Tzvi Sherf - Sapari Tama

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AL The vocal quartet characterizes the

Y Faraualla was born formation of Bari, in in 1995. After in- the percussion depth individual instruments study and practice accompany the of vocal music in performance, in the different areas, the same name of the four singers have group. Faraualla is found a common the deepest karsts

F interest in research caves of Murgia, the ARA on the use of voice plateau of Puglia. It as an "instrument" is a chasm that U through the practice opens between ALLA of polyphony and wheat fields, knowledge of vocal pastures and farms, expressions of an island of silence different ethnicities that inspired popular and different beliefs. Faraualla is historical periods. a name of uncertain The results of this origin whose work can be found pronunciation of in Faraualla voice fills the mouth. repertoire, original Like when you compositions, which forget a word, its often evolve from a meaning to return to master of sound, pure, improvisation, as in primitive and traditional songs. powerful. This new The suggestions of perception a journey through increases the power cultures so far from of voice and makes' each blend in an the instinct to return original synthesis the item in hand. So are emerging it passed from strongly the cultural mouth to mouth, roots of the group. multiplied, pieces of Puglia, a land for voices and stories. centuries to meet The imagery of people and passing, Faraualla and is in "sound" that 'marked by the

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uninterrupted listening. In our ears passage of the intertwining of merchants, armies, language and song artists, nobles, is not intended as thieves, saints, another way to play entire populations back sound. and ancient habit of

P R O G R A M 1. SIND' (G:Schiavone) 2. ARECURIURIE' (G:Schiavone) 3. QUINGUI (G:Schiavone,C:Pastanella,G.D'Ambrosio) 4. OGNI MALE FORE (G:Schiavone,C.Pastanella) 5. CI LU PATISCISTI (G:Schiavone) 6. PUNTE (G:Schiavone) 7. IL CIUCCIARIELLO (tradizionale pugliese) 8. VIKTORI (tradizionale albanese)

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OSO The New Born Ensemble “Okteti

Kosova Choir was Plus”, a vocal male VO established in the group established

first year of Kosovo five years ago. For

independence, after this relatively short

which it was given time it has achieved

NEW B its name. It is significant success

composed mostly of in Kosovo and

students and young neighboring ORN, CHAMBER CHOIR people from different countries and has

parts of Kosovo. The participated in

new ensemble has a almost all of the

broad repertoire and festivals of classical

includes many vocal music in Kosovo,

works of the most Albania, Macedonia,

prominent Croatia,and at the

international and 2009 in Summa

national composers Cum Laude

of different periods, Internacional

from the early Vienna,where this

renaissance to ensemble achieved

contemporary the third place in the

music. The category of mixed

ensemble is derived choirs with exellent

from the Vocal succses.

20 P R O G R A M 1-Die Beredsamkait -J. Haydn 2-Dea. -A. Peçi 3-Ishim dy kunata - R. Rudi 4-A hymn to a virgin -B. Britn 5. Zare ven Mafesin - K. Trako 6-Didn't my lord delivered Daniel - Moses

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FYROM FEMALE CITY YOUTH CHOIR MENADA In 2007 he defended Turkey, Romania and doctoral dissertation Serbia. On his own on theme: “Digital initiative in 2004 catalog of Primary Music Macedonian choir School “Todor work” He is initiator Skalovski-Tetoec”- and founder of the Tetovo was children’s choir transformed in “Lale”(1977) and Secondary Music Female Youth School for primary Choir and secondary “Menada”(1981). music education .In He is initiator of his leadership Balkan Choir Forum students won 180 in Tetovo in 1998 in republic and 50 witch members are: international prizes. Macedonia, Albania, He organized 1000 Bulgaria, Greece, concerts with very famous artist.

P R O G R A M

1. S.Bobekov- Heruvimska Pesna 2. T.Skalovski- Velicanija Kirilu I Metodiju 3. M.Vako- Ti mejesi nje gonxhe 4. C.Zadeja- Shkon djali termale 5. Karl Jenkins- Adiemus 6. J.Davis- You are my Sunshine 7. D.Shuplevski- Chae shukarie 8. T.Skalovski- Makedonsko oro

23 MONTENEGRO Female choir choir Antivari

“Antivari musica" musican prof. Miro was established at Kruscic acompleted Bar-Montenegro the Faculty of Music 2006 year.Established by Arts in Cetinje- prof. Miro Kruscic Montenegro, where

ANTIV whose founding he received his MA conductor of the degree at the choir and ARI MUSICA Department of direktor.This choir over 100 concerts in Conducting at Montenegro and prof.maestra-

abroad: Germany- Darinka Matic- Nuremberg 2006, Marovic.With this Bosnia and choir has achieved Herzegovina-Mostar, 2007,2008, Croatia- great results at Zagreb 2007,20008, home and

Russia-Moscow, St. abord.Now work as Peterbourg, Peter a professor in the Zavotsk 2009, music school "Petar Albania-Shkodra 2009, Macedonia- II Petrovic Njegos in Ohrid 2009, Turkey- Bar and taught

Istanbul 2010. courses fa and Conductor and choral singing. director of women's

24 P R O G R A M

1. Marko Tajcevic - Dodolske pjesme 2. R.Raiter - Vkesni èas 3. Narodna pjesma – Kisa pada 4. Vlastimir Nikolovski – Kon u more 5. Toma Prosev – Musandra 3 6. S.S.Mokranjac – Primorski napjevi 7. Boro Tamindzic – Dala bi dala 8. Dusan Kostic – Posalica - Svaleri

25 KORÇA FIRST DAY 17.10.2010; H 18.00 VENUE CATHEDRAL “ RINGJALLJA E KRISHTIT “

Choir studio “Prima”

Bullgaria

Nikos Efthimiadis

Greece

New born

Kosova

DURRES FIRST DAY 17.10.2010; H 18.00 VENUE: “CATHEDRAL SHEN LUCIA”

Gentlemen Singers Czech Faraualla Italy Preng Jakova Albania Naama women's choir Israel

SHKODRA FIRST DAY 17.10.2010; VENUE: CATHEDRAL “SHEN SHTJEFN” HALL MIKEL KOLIQI AT 17 Famullia Shën Shtjefnit HALL MIKEL KOLIQI 19.30 Shkodër

Antivari musica Montenegro MuŠka klapa Pinguentum Croatia Menada Macedonia KORÇA SECOND DAY 18.10.2010; H 18.00 VENUE : CATHEDRAL “ RINGJALLJA E KRISHTIT “

MuŠka klapa Pinguentum

Croatia

Antivari musica

Montenegro

Faraualla

Italy

DURRES SECOND DAY 18.10.2010; H 19.00 VENUE: THEATRE ALEKSANDER MOISIU

Nikos Efthimiadis

Greece

Kori Lira

Albania

Menada

Macedonia

SHKODRA SECOND DAY 18.10.2010; H 19.30 VENUE : CATHEDRAL “SHEN SHTJEFN”

New Born Kosova Choir studio “Prima” Bullgaria Gentlmen singers Czech Naama women's choir Israel Preng Jakova Albania TIRANA THIRD DAY DT 19.10.2010 AT 19.00 VENUE: NATIONAL THEATRE OF OPERA AND BALLET.

All chorals following the

alphabetic order will

sing 3-5 minutes

program selected by

themselves

+ invited Choir

“ Mother Theresa “

SHKODRA DT. 23.12.2010; H 19.30 VENUE : CATHEDRAL “SHEN SHTJEFN”

In the occasion of 100th-Anniversary of “Mother Teresa'''

Best selected Chorals

DESIGN: DEL T A PRINT STUDIO 04244701 / PRINTING : GENT GRAFIK ORGANIZED BY:

Shoqata Kulturore "Syri Blu" Tel: 04 222 78 55 Mob: 0672059466

SYRI BLU E-mail: [email protected]

Shoqata "Miqte e Muzikes", P.O.Box 8188 Fax 04 2372198 / Tel 067 40 37 866 E-mail: [email protected]

PARTNERS

EC Delegation MTKRS in Albania

Municipality Pallati i Kultures of Korca Durres / Famullia

Katedralja "Ringjjallja Italian Culture e Krishtit", Korçë Institute

Famullia Croatia Shën Shtjefnit Embassy Shkodër

Embassy of the Czech Republic to the Republic of Albania

MEDIA PARTNER

R.T.SH.