LEARN MORE ABOUT THE FESTIVAL

The only festival dedicated to Kosovar composers is an important event on Kosovo's cultural scene. This event will serve as a platform to honor, preserve, and promote Kosovo's rich musical heritage. The event is designed to unfold as a series of activities spanning an annual period, with a clear goal: to create, disseminate, and protect musical works. Organized for the first time, this festival arises as a necessary step to begin a journey towards promoting Kosovar composers and presenting them on the Kosovar stage. Starting from the lack of space and expressive opportunities, this organization aims to create an inspiring environment by encouraging new Kosovar artistic creativity.

The festival includes concerts, masterclasses, forums, or open discussions that represent an important step towards enriching the cultural and artistic life of the country.

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INVOLVEMENT OF YOUNG COMPOSERS

The festival in each edition will include a special concert to honor and showcase the works of Kosovar composers with well-known careers. This concert will highlight their extraordinary contribution to the country's music history. Throughout the festival, the works of career composers will be performed by various orchestras and ensembles chosen by the festival.


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CAREER COMPOSERS CONCERT

The festival will include a special concert to honor and showcase the works of well-known Kosovar composers. This concert will bring to light their outstanding contribution to the country's music history. Many of their works have never been interpreted, so through the festival, the works of career composers will be brought to life through interpretation by a professional orchestra selected by the festival. Preparation for this grand and exciting concert will begin in September and continue until the concert date, which is expected to be in the second week of November at the Red Hall of the Youth Palace.


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THEMATIC CONCERT

The thematic concert will be a musical event organized to define and display a clear and consistent theme for all the works to be performed at the concert. Organizing a thematic concert has the potential to connect the audience with an important theme and create a rich musical and cultural experience. Along with the Italian Cultural Institute, for this edition, we will collaborate with the professional musicians group, the Italian chamber group "Trio Chimera", for the interpretation of works by Kosovar composers. This event is expected to take place in the second week of December 2024 at the new amphitheater of the university library.


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AUDIO AND VIDEO RECORDING & PUBLICATION OF WORKS

The works performed at the planned concerts will be recorded and published for the purpose of documenting and archiving the works of Kosovar composers to preserve and disseminate the music and heritage of career composers and young composers more widely. This is a great opportunity to create a sustainable platform for local music creation and to honor distinguished figures in Kosovo's music history, making this heritage more accessible to future generations.

FESTIVAL BOARD

ErsenJanuzi

Ersan Januzi, born on 11.03.2000 in Mitrovica, where he also attended music school, is now a well-known composer in the music scene. Studying at the University of Prishtina "Hasan Prishtina", in the composition direction, under the guidance of Prof. Drinor Zymberi, Januzi has achieved a series of successes in the world of music. His works have been performed by various orchestras, choirs, and chamber ensembles, receiving high ratings from prestigious institutions such as the "Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports" in Kosovo. Januzi has also actively participated in various masterclasses and has composed music for theatrical performances. He demonstrates his talent not only in artistic creation but also in leading initiatives that promote art and culture in Kosovo.


Ersan Januzi

Festival Director/Composer

IRTUOSO V ORGANIZATION

"Virtuoso" is an organization founded in 2023 with the aim of promoting and developing cultural activities. It represents a passionate commitment to artistic creativity and cultural heritage. With a holistic view, the organization aims to bring cultural values to the community and create a rich and fruitful environment for the development of local artistic talents.


The mission of the "Virtuoso" organization is to encourage, support, and promote cultural activities in all their forms. Through the organization of artistic events, exhibitions, stage art performances, and collaborative projects, the organization aims to raise community awareness about the importance of culture and creativity.