Balkan Trafik 2010 :: 8th, 9th, 10th & 11th april
| The National Ensemble of Folk Songs and Dancing |
The National Ensemble of Folk Songs and Dancing was established as a professional ensemble in 1957, having all the artistic and technical components of an artistic troupe. The Ensemble includes the solo singers, the dance troupe, the vocalists and the small orchestra. Its artistic goal is to elaborate, develop and propagate ancient and contemporary Albanian folk treasures, which include a great musical, instrumental and choreographic richness from various folk areas, generating a great harmony of motifs.The Albanian folk is distinct from that of other countries for its originality, long existence, as well as for the variety of artistic genres. Albania has a lot ethnographical areas, each having its specialties in costumes, songs, dances, rites and costumes, which our people have inherited generation after generation. Because the Ensemble depends on this grassroots richness and because it has been on expeditions to all areas where that richness sprang, not only it has become the pride of the Albanian traditional culture but it has also stunned folk researchers from all over the world with its values. Another important element that emphasizes the values of our Ensemble is the talent of its artists. Hundreds of the best artists of Albania have been part of it: dancers, musicians, choreographers, singers and costume-makers. Costumes are perhaps, the Ensemble's greatest richness, with both their originality and the variety of their colors, designs and ornaments. They have been estimated as rare values of traditional culture of a nation. The Ensemble of Folk Songs and Dances has had 100 premiere shows in its artistic life, which have had repertories of choice. It has done 10.000 shows on all the Albanian stages for 50 years. In its almost-half-a-century-long life the Ensemble has had over 100 new dances in its repertory, whose music and motifs are from all the folk areas, with distinct choreography, and which have gone into both the Ensemble's and the Albanian culture golden fund. The musical repertory has been one of the most powerful and most successful elements, be it the original version and the elaborate one. The orchestra, too, has great values. Its members have been from the most talented. The solo singers are remarkable due to their powerful and colorful voice and for their individuality with respect to different areas. Their remarkable repertory has made them the pride of the Albanian vocal. The Ensemble choir, with its repertory and its members, can rarely be found in other ensembles. Elaborate songs different voices, which are incomparable for their quality and professionalism, are of great value. Nowaday the Ensemble of Folk Songs and Dances members are the best artists of dance, songs, vocal, choreography, music and orchestra. The Ensemble includes the dance troupe, the orchestra, the vocal complex, and the solo singers, who are carefully chosen for their talent and their level of interpretation. The artistic and executive staff includes the orchestra leader, the dance troupe leader, the director, and the artistic director. Personalities of the Albanian art who made their contribution to "NEFSD"The most remarkable artists of our country have cooperated ëith the Ensemble since its beginnings for its artistic repertory development, enrichment and interpretation, such as : Artistic director - Çesk Zadeja (People's Artist) who was also the founder of NEFSD, Tish Daija (People's Artist), Milto Vako, Aleksandër Peçi, Limoz Dizdari, Ermir Dizdari, Besim Petrela, Arjan Avrazi, Besim Jazexhiu, Lejla Agolli. Choreographers - Gëzim Kaçeli (Merited Artist), Panajot Kanaçi (People's Artist) a Great master of the Albanian folk dance, Besim Zekthi (Merited Artist), Agron Aliaj (People's Artist), Besim Jazexhiu, Rexhep Çeliku (Great Master). Orchestra Leaders - Astrit Dalipi, Agim Krajka, Vladimir Hasimi, Agim Kola, Edmond Xhani. Choir Leaders - Milto Vako (artist i merituar), Xhemal Laçi (artist i merituar), Haxhi Dalipi (artist i merituar). Composers - Çesk Zadeja (People's Artist), Tish Daija (People's Artist), Agim Krajka (Merited Artist), Aleksandër Peçi (Merited Artist), Limoz Dizdari (Merited Artist), Vladimir Hasimi, Haxhi Dalipi (Merited Artist), Lejla Agolli. Stage and Costume designers - Ksenofon Dilo, Hysen Devolli, Taulant Pustina, Gjergj Marko, Tonin Prendi. Solo Singers - Xhevdet Hafizi (Merited Artist), Ibrahim Tukiqi (People's Artist), Sali Brari, Tom Nikolla the bard, Vaçe Zela (People's Artist), Luçie Miloti (Merited Artist), Fitnete Rexha (Merited Artist), Naile Hoxha (Merited Artist), Zeliha Sina, Valdete Hoxha, Merita Halili, Hysni Zela, Irini Qiriako (Great Master), Sabahet Vishnja, Gramoz Burba, Bardhyl Xhafka. Solo Dancers - Liliana Këlliçi, Veronika Mano, Mediha Lubonja (Merited Artist), Lefta Mullisi (Merited Artist), Liliana Çingu (Merited Artist), Brikena Kurti, Besim Zekthi (Merited Artist), Enver Birko (Merited Artist), Besim Jazexhiu, Rexhep Çeliku (Great Master), Bashkim Braho, Pëllumb Memisharaj, Fuat Hyseneshi, Genc Kastrati, Gëzim Alimehmeti, Leonard Mitrushi. Solo Musicians - Agim Krajka, Qerim Xhihani, Frederik Banda, Edmond Xhani, Lul Cara, Skënder Gurra, Vladimir Hasimi, Ardian Demiri. "NEFSD" International events and awardsIts international activity includes 500 shows in the map of all the continents. Among them are: Algeria - 1963 Morocco - 1963 China - 1966, 1974 Turkey - 1969, 1974, 1979, 1981, 1985, 1987, 1992, 2005 France - 1970, 1981, 1993, 1995, 1999 Vietnam - 1974 Romania - 1974 Sweden - 1976, 1989 Norway - 1976, 1989 Greece - 1977, 1979, 1981, 1997, 1998, 2002 Italy - 1978, 1985, 1993, 1998, 1999 Austria - 1981 Germany - 1983, 1995, 2005 Egypt - 1983 Switzerland - 1984, 1999 Finland - 1989 Denmark - 1989 Australia - 1991, 1992 Macedonia - 1992, 2004 Libya - 1992 USA - 1994 Croatia - 1994 Canada - 1994, 1996 Belgium - 1995 Portugal - 1998 Spain - 1998; etc. The Ensemble has participated in dozens of International Festivals, both continental and intercontinental, where, with its repertory and interpreting elements, its dancers' virtuosity, its singers' vocal and its orchestra, it has had a reputation as one of the most demanded ensembles in the world. It has received dozens of awards and prizes in international festivals and conventions, among which: 1."The Golden Medal" - in the Dijon Festival - France in 1970. 2."First Prize" - in the Bursa Festival - Turkey. 3."The Golden Disc" - in the Avian Festival - Italy. 4."The Golden Medal" - Italy. 5."First Prize" - in the International Festival - USA. 6."The most Favorite Ensemble" - in the Canada Festival - Canada 7."Second International Prize" - recent International Festival "Folk-Area 2000" - Albania, among participant from 18 countries. 8."Second Prize" - in the Limburg Festival "Harmonies Festival 2005" - Germany. 9."The 21th FADJR International Music Festival Tehran 2006" - in Iran 10."Sanremo 2006" - Vocal Group of NEFSD with Anna Oxa. International Press Acclaim for "NEFSD"
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