The National Theatre of Opera and Ballet of Albania (
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: ''Teatri Kombëtar i Operas dhe Baletit - TKOB'') is a theatre in
Tirana
Tirana ( , ; aln, Tirona) is the capital and largest city of Albania. It is located in the centre of the country, enclosed by mountains and hills with Dajti rising to the east and a slight valley to the northwest overlooking the Adriatic Sea ...
,
Albania
Albania ( ; sq, Shqipëri or ), or , also or . officially the Republic of Albania ( sq, Republika e Shqipërisë), is a country in Southeastern Europe. It is located on the Adriatic and Ionian Seas within the Mediterranean Sea and shares ...
. It is the largest theatre in the country, and hosts music and dance performances year round.
History
The National Opera and Ballet Theatre was founded on 29 November 1953.
It first operated within the building of the
University of Arts of Albania and subsequently transferred into the
Palace of Culture of Tirana
The Palace of Culture of Tirana () was built on the Pazari i Vjeter area of Tirana by request of Enver Hoxha. For this construction, both the old bazaar and the historic mosque of Mahmud Muhsin Bey Stërmasi were destroyed under the rulership of ...
building in central
Tirana
Tirana ( , ; aln, Tirona) is the capital and largest city of Albania. It is located in the centre of the country, enclosed by mountains and hills with Dajti rising to the east and a slight valley to the northwest overlooking the Adriatic Sea ...
. The theatre helped develop the capital's arts scene, since formerly there had been no venue for performances. Since the theatre's inception, groups and orchestras from various countries in the communist bloc came to give performances.
The national
Song and Dance Ensemble often performs at the national theatre.
The Theatre reports to the Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sports and is financed out of the state budget. Today, the Opera presents works by Albanian and international composers. Tickets can be purchased on-site. It employs 196 persons.
In 2016, the
Prime Minister of Albania
The Prime Minister of Albania ( sq, Kryeministri i Shqipërisë), officially styled Prime Minister of the Republic of Albania ( sq, Kryeministri i Republikës së Shqipërisë), is the head of government of the Republic of Albania and the mos ...
announced that the Theatre will be reconstructed.
See also
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List of concert halls
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This list does not include other venues such as sports stadia, dramatic theatres or convention centres that may ...
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Academy of Music and Arts of Albania
An academy ( Attic Greek: Ἀκαδήμεια; Koine Greek Ἀκαδημία) is an institution of secondary or tertiary higher learning (and generally also research or honorary membership). The name traces back to Plato's school of philosophy ...
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Palace of Culture of Tirana
The Palace of Culture of Tirana () was built on the Pazari i Vjeter area of Tirana by request of Enver Hoxha. For this construction, both the old bazaar and the historic mosque of Mahmud Muhsin Bey Stërmasi were destroyed under the rulership of ...
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National Gallery of Figurative Arts of Albania
The National Museum of Fine Arts ( sq, Galeria Kombëtare e Arteve) is a national art museum in Tirana, Albania, under the supervision of the Ministry of Culture. It features the work of well-known Albanian artist, such as Sadik Kaceli.
In Octob ...
References
External links
Official website
Theatres in Albania
Opera houses in Albania
Tourist attractions in Tirana
Buildings and structures in Tirana
Performing groups established in 1953
1953 establishments in Albania
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