Aulon Naçi has been elected director of the National Theatre of Opera, Ballet and Popular Ensemble, A2 CNN reports. The news was confirmed by the Minister of Economy, Culture and Innovation, Blendi Gonxhja, through a post on Facebook.
"Mr. Naçi has a rich and distinguished career in the field of music and composition. He completed his studies at the "J. Tomadini" Conservatory in Udine, Italy, graduating with maximum marks and an honorary degree. He then continued his specialization in Belgium, as an assistant lecturer at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels for a year. His works have been performed and enthusiastically received in a wide range of countries, including Albania, Kosovo, Italy, Austria, Greece, Canada, the Netherlands, Belgium, Romania, Slovenia and many others. He has artistically led numerous activities at home and abroad, collaborating with renowned names on the national and international music scene, as ensembles and soloists. Some of the most well-known collaborations are with the Kosovo Philharmonic Choir and the soloists of the "Teatro Alla Scala" Orchestra," says Gonxha.
Aulon Naçi has received various awards as a composer and contributor to music, including his return to his homeland, such as “Albanian Excellence”, “Vela Latina” and “Pride of the City of Vlorës”. In 2023, he was selected to participate in the prestigious LEAD Albania program, modeled after the White House Fellows program in the USA. Also, in May 2024, he completed the Emerging Leaders program at Harvard Kennedy School, gaining training in managerial and leadership aspects.
In the last year, Mr. Naçi has also contributed as an advisor to the Ministry of Economy, Culture and Innovation. He has also been engaged as a lecturer at the University of Arts in Tirana, Faculty of Music for the composition department for 8 years, contributing to building the capacities of young talents.
"The selection was made by a Jury, through a platform competition process, formalized with approval by the Council of Ministers, upon the proposal of the Minister of the Ministry of Economy, Culture and Innovation - MEKI", said the minister. (A2 Televizion)
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