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Tonin Tërshana
Tonin Tërshana (; 1 June 194922 September 2015) was an Albanian singer from Shkodër. He was a frequent participant of Festivali i Këngës, having won 4 times, the second most in the competition after Vaçe Zela. Life and career Tërshana was born on 1 June 1949 in Shkodër, under the then communist regime. His foray into music would start from a young age singing in competitions in Shkodër and Tirana Tirana ( , ; ) is the capital and List of cities and towns in Albania, 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 ov .... His first entry in ''Festivali i Këngës'' was in its fourth edition in 1965, where he would win first prize performing "Të dua o det", a song composed by Tonin Harapi with lyrics from Mark Gurakuqi. After this win, he was barred from participating in the event in the future, his return being allowed only after an interven ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
People's Artist Of Albania
The People's Artist () was an honorary title for outstanding art performers of the People's Socialist Republic of Albania, whose merits were exceptional in the sphere of development of the performing arts (theatre, music, Film, cinema and art). It was created by law in 1960 and amended in 1980. The title is no longer given in Albania after the law was amended in 1996. The equivalent of it became the "Grand Master of Work" title, that was also substituted with the "Grand Master" title after a 2001 amendment of the 1996 law. Creation Founded on 26 October 1960, the honorary title of “Artist of the People” was bestowed upon singers, composers, orchestra directors, musicians, stage managers, ballet dancers, and actors in theater, cinema, and opera whose works displayed great artistic value towards the development of the performing arts in the People's Socialist Republic of Albania. When first established, the recipient of the title only received a certificate from the Presidium of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tonin Harapi
Tonin Harapi (June 9, 1926 – July 30, 1992) was an Albanian composer and teacher. He was born in Shkodër, Albania. He studied composition in Moscow Moscow is the Capital city, capital and List of cities and towns in Russia by population, largest city of Russia, standing on the Moskva (river), Moskva River in Central Russia. It has a population estimated at over 13 million residents with ..., USSR. He was professor of composition at the Conservatory of Tirana; and the winner of many prizes and titles. Discography * ''Kenge, Albanian Piano Music, Vol. 1,'' Kirsten Johnson, piano, Guild GMCD 7257; includes Harapi's ''Romance in A-flat, Valle: andante con moto, Nji dhimb je e vogel (A Little Pain), Valle: allegro vivo, Romance in A minor, Moll 'e kuqe top sheqere (A Candied Apple), Waltz on a Popular Theme''. * ''Rapsodi, Albanian Piano Music, Vol. 2,'' Kirsten Johnson, piano, Guild GMCD 7300; includes Harapi's ''Sonatina'', ''Kenge mbremje (Evening Song),'' and ''Theme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |