"Epokat ne tinguj" will come to the National Theater of Opera and Ballet, the world premiere in concert of the work of the composer Aleksandër Peçi,

The "Epokat ne tinguj" concert this evening comes to the public with a rich musical program at the National Theater of Opera and Ballet. The world premiere is the concerto for piano and orchestra no. 5 written by the well-known composer Aleksandër Peçi. "Epokat na tinguj" will come to TKOB to amaze the art-loving public at the beginning of March, says the National Theater of Opera and Ballet. TKOB states that the concert comes with the special participation of the well-known conductor Elda Laro, the French pianist Pascal Gallet, who will play the concert no. 5 for piano by composer Aleksandër Peçi, and virtuoso soloist Laura Llozi, who will perform concert no. 1 for violin by N. Paganini. The artistic director of the concert is Arben Skenderi. "The Symphony Orchestra of the Armed Forces in cooperation with the Theater of Opera, Ballet and Popular Ensemble, invite you to be a part of the concert "Epokat ne tinguj" on March 1, at 7:00 p.m., says the announcement of the National Theater of Opera and Ballet. Concert No. 5 by Aleksandër Peçit will be performed by the French pianist Pascal Gallet and the Symphony Orchestra of the Armed Forces, under the direction of the conductor Harlen Nikolli. Earlier, Pascal Gallet expressed that he felt honored, that on March 1 he premiered in Tirana the concert no. 5 for piano and orchestra GEA 2551 by Aleksandër Peçi. "This work is extraordinary. Extremely demanding. In two long takes, Peçi uses the full range of the piano, bringing back several different tributes to Bach and Mozart, which are wonderful from Peçi's writing. I experience an intense creative dimension while playing this concerto," says French pianist Gallet.

Activity of the composer

Composer Aleksandër Peçi is one of the most important figures of contemporary Albanian classical music. During this time, his works were played by other orchestras in foreign countries, where, as always, there was no lack of appreciation. The composer Aleksandër Peçi is also the leader of the international festival "Pianodrom". Art lovers have followed the journey of "Pianodrom" with dedication and their interest has brought more encouragement to continue and bring new concerts and musical works. Year after year, the international festival "Pianodrom" returned to the pole of new ideas, of new explorations in Albanian music. The works of "Pianodrom" have been performed with great success in: Carnegie Hall New York, Miami, Texas, Rome, Trieste, Paris, Moscow (Tchaikovsky Conservatory), Montreal, Germany, Pristina, etc. The 10th edition of "Pianodorm" took place a year ago. As the founder of "Pianodrom" and one of the founders of the "New Music" association, Peçi is a promoter of modern developments in Albanian composition. As a professor, Aleksandër Peçi has drawn from the most important names in the new generation of composers. The well-known composer Aleksandër Peçi graduated from the State Conservatory in Tirana (1974).