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TKOB TANNHÄUSER: Act III, Scene 3, Part 1; Rome Narrative: Roy Stevens
TANNHÄUSER: Act III, Scene 3, Part 1; Rome Narrative
Tannhäuser: Roy Stevens
Wolfram: Armand Likaj
(This video contains live professional audio with a slide show of performance photos of the scene. In addition, portions of the professional audio are more or less aligned with live amateur video of the scene. Photos by Hamdi Petrela. Video courtesy of a mysterious friend!)
From the absolute Albanian National Premiere Production of any opera by Richard Wagner, 23-25 November 2013; TKOB (Albanian National Theater of Opera and Ballet in Tirana, Albania)
Production conceived by the former TKOB Director, Zhani Ciko, in honor of the 200th anniversary of Richard Wagner's birth and the 60th anniversary of the TKOB.
Tannhäuser: Roy Stevens
Venus/Elizabeth: Annalisa Winberg
Wolfram: Armand Likaj
Landgraf: Michael Doumas
Walter: Riad Ymeri
Biterolf: Charles Andrew Wenner
Heinrich: Erlind Zeraliu
Reinmar: Ogert Islami
Ein Junger Hirt: Carolina Stevens
Vier Edelknaben: Elda Koçibelli, Rezarta Qevani, Ina Gaqi, Silvana Kiri
Conductor: Jonathan Khuner
Chorus Master: Dritan Lumshi
Children's Choir Director: Irida Bega
Musical Preparation: Etrita Ibrahimi, Thanas Paskali, Ardita Bufaj
Concert Master: Gezim Bulcari
Stage Director: Daniel Helfgot
Assistant Stage Director: Ada Gurra, William Shomos
Costume Design: Greg Mitchell
Scenic Design: Platon Bardhi
Video Projections: Florian Canga
TKOB Chorus and Orchestra
Children's Choir of the Artistic Lyceum Jordan Misja
Photos by Hamdi Petrela and Platon Bardhi.
Video by a mysterious friend.
Tannhäuser Sponsors:
Pelinku Jeans (Tirana, Albania)
Deutschezentrum-Goethe Institut (Tirana, Albania)
International Music and Art Foundation (Liechtenstein)
Wagner Society of Northern California, Tirana Tannhäuser Fund (San Francisco, California, USA)
Skanderbeg Opera, Tirana. November 2012
In 1718, Vivaldi's opera 'Skanderbeg' about Albania's national hero, was premiered. In November 2012, the Tirana National Opera Theatre and Opera Academy Verona premiered the newest Skanderbeg opera as part of celebrations for 100 years of Albanian independence.
24 November 2013 TANNHÄUSER: Act I, Scene 1; Venusberg Bacchanale
The Act I Scene 1 Venusberg Bacchanal from Richard Wagner's TANNHÄUSER at the Albanian National Theater of Opera and Ballet from the 24 November 2013 performance.
Tannhäuser: Drummond Walker
Venus: Irida Dragoti
Elizabeth: Sonila Baboçi
Wolfram: William Shomos
Landgraf: Michael Doumas
Walter: Riad Ymeri
Biterolf: Charles Andrew Wenner
Heinrich: Erlind Zeraliu
Reinmar: Ogert Islami
Ein Junger Hirt: Carolina Stevens
Vier Edelknaben: Elda Koçibelli, Rezarta Qevani, Ina Gaqi, Silvana Kiri
Conductor: Jonathan Khuner
Chorus Master: Dritan Lumshi
Children's Choir Director: Irida Bega
Musical Preparation: Etrita Ibrahimi, Thanas Paskali, Ardita Bufaj
Concert Master: Gezim Bulcari
Stage Director: Daniel Helfgot
Assistant Stage Director: Ada Gurra, William Shomos
Costume Design: Greg Mitchell
Scenic Design: Platon Bardhi
Video Projections: Florian Canga
Video: Platon Bardhi
Tannhäuser Sponsors:
Pelinku Jeans (Tirana, Albania)
Deutschezentrum-Goethe Institut (Tirana, Albania)
International Music and Art Foundation (Liechtenstein)
Wagner Society of Northern California, Tirana Tannhäuser Fund (San Francisco, California, USA)
Top10 Recommended Hotels in Tirana, Albania
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Top10 Recommended Hotels in Tirana, Albania: 1. The Plaza Tirana *****
2. Dinasty Hotel ****
3. Rogner Hotel Tirana *****
4. MonarC Hotel ****
5. Mak Albania Hotel *****
6. The Rooms Hotel, Residence & Spa ****
7. Hotel Opera ****
8. Hotel Boutique Restaurant Gloria ****
9. Boutique Hotel Kotoni ****
10. Xheko Imperial Luxury Boutique Hotel ****
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1. Rruga 28 Nentori, 1001 Tirana, Albania, Price range: $130 - $186
Offering a spa center, sauna and hot tub, Hotel Plaza Tirana is located in Tirana in the Tirana County Region, 200 m from Skenderberg Square. The guests can enjoy a drink at the bar or have a meal at the restaurant.
2. Rruga e Kosovarëve, 1019 Tirana, Albania, Price range: $60 - $122
Dinasty Residence is located in the center of Tirana and features a lavishly decorated restaurant and a bar with summer terrace. Free private parking is also available.
3. Bulevardi Deshmoret e Kombit, 1000 Tirana, Albania, Price range: $109 - $160
Enjoying a privileged location on the main boulevard in the heart of Tirana, Rogner Hotel is within walking distance from the main government institutions and business headquarters. The hotel is surrounded by 30.000 square yards of Mediterranean garden and provides free high speed WiFi in all areas.
4. Intersection. Rr. George W. Bush Road and Blvd. Zhan d’Ark, 1001 Tirana, Albania, Price range: $86 - $107
The luxurious MonarC Hotel is ideally located close the center of Tirana, only 450 m from the Skenderbeg Square. The property features modernly furnished rooms and free Wi-Fi. A restaurant and bar are available on site.
5. Sheshi Italia, 1000 Tirana, Albania, Price range: $111 - $139
The five-star Mak Albania Hotel is located in a shopping and entertainment complex in the heart of Tirana. A fitness center, 2 swimming pools, a piano bar and a restaurant are all at guests’ disposal.
6. Rr. Sami Frasheri 56, 1019 Tirana, Albania, Price range: $51 - $129
Featuring a spa & wellness center, The Rooms Hotel, Residence & Spa offers free WiFi and rooms with modern furnishings. This boutique hotel is located in a prestigious area of Tirana only 0.7 mi from the city center.
7. Rruga Urani Pano, 1016 Tirana, Albania, Price range: $75 - $147
The elegant Hotel Opera is set in Tirana and features an on-site restaurant and free WiFi available throughout the property. The hotel is just steps away from Skenderberg Square and from the the National Museum and the National Theatre of Opera and Ballet.
8. Tirane, Rruga Qemal Stafa, 1000 Tirana, Albania, Price range: $49 - $81
Boasting an on-site restaurant and bar, Hotel Boutique Restaurant Gloria is set in Tirana and features a garden. Popular points of interest around the property include Skenderberg Square and Sky Tower. Free WiFi is available and free private parking is provided.
9. Rruga Donika Kastrioti 3, 1000 Tirana, Albania, Price range: $106 - $132
Set in the heart of Tirana's prestigious Blloku area, Boutique Hotel Kotoni offers elegantly decorated, modern rooms with free Wi-Fi. The à-la-carte restaurant serves international and local cuisine.
10. Rr Ibrahim Rugova 56H2, 1019 Tirana, Albania, Price range: $94 - $153
The luxurious Xheko Imperial Hotel features a location in the very center of Tirana, close to the big park. The Carlsberg Restaurant serves Albanian and Italian specialties and features a rooftop terrace, while the wine bar offers a wide selection of local wines.
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24 November 2013, Tannhäuser: Act III Scene 3 Part 1; Drummond Walker's Rome Narrative
24 November 2013, TANNHÄUSER: Act I, Scene 3 (live audio, photo slide show)
Drummond Walker sings the Rome Narrative.
Albanian National Theater of Opera and Ballet (TKOB).
Tannhäuser: Drummond Walker
Wolfram: William Shomos
Conductor: Jonathan Khuner
Musical Preparation: Etrita Ibrahimi, Thanas Paskali, Ardita Bufaj
Concert Master: Gezim Bulcari
Stage Director: Daniel Helfgot
Assistant Stage Director: Ada Gurra, William Shomos
Costume Design: Greg Mitchell
Scenic Design: Platon Bardhi
Video Projections: Florian Canga
TKOB Orchestra
Photos by Hamdi Petrela and Platon Bardhi
Tannhäuser Sponsors:
Pelinku Jeans (Tirana, Albania)
Deutschezentrum-Goethe Institut (Tirana, Albania)
International Music and Art Foundation (Liechtenstein)
Wagner Society of Northern California, Tirana Tannhäuser Fund (San Francisco, California, USA)
24 November 2013: Tannhäuser; Act II Scene 4 Complete
TANNHÄUSER: Act II, Scene 4 Complete (Saengerkrieg)
Live audio with slide show.
From the absolute Albanian National Premiere Production of any opera by Richard Wagner, 23-25 November 2013; TKOB (Albanian National Theater of Opera and Ballet in Tirana, Albania)
Production conceived by the former TKOB Director, Zhani Ciko, in honor of the 200th anniversary of Richard Wagner's birth and the 60th anniversary of the TKOB.
Tannhäuser: Drummond Walker
Elizabeth: Sonila Baboçi
Wolfram: William Shomos
Landgraf: Michael Doumas
Walter: Riad Ymeri
Biterolf: Charles Andrew Wenner
Heinrich: Erlind Zeraliu
Reinmar: Ogert Islami
Ein Junger Hirt: Carolina Stevens
Vier Edelknaben: Elda Koçibelli, Rezarta Qevani, Ina Gaqi, Silvana Kiri
Conductor: Jonathan Khuner
Chorus Master: Dritan Lumshi
Musical Preparation: Etrita Ibrahimi, Thanas Paskali, Ardita Bufaj
Concert Master: Gezim Bulcari
Stage Director: Daniel Helfgot
Assistant Stage Director: Ada Gurra, William Shomos
Costume Design: Greg Mitchell
Scenic Design: Platon Bardhi
Video Projections: Florian Canga
TKOB Chorus and Orchestra
Photos by Hamdi Petrela and Platon Bardhi.
Tannhäuser Sponsors:
Pelinku Jeans (Tirana, Albania)
Deutschezentrum-Goethe Institut (Tirana, Albania)
International Music and Art Foundation (Liechtenstein)
Wagner Society of Northern California, Tirana Tannhäuser Fund (San Francisco, California, USA)
This is my Albania (Tirana - Albania, Sheshi Skenderbej) - Sahati Pro
Tirana, a city with never-ending movement and energy
Tirana, the heart and capital of Albania, like all other European metropolises has never-ending movement and energy. With its clubs, bars, cafes, and taverns, Tirana is worth discovering by both day and night. The hospitality shown towards tourists is something that will mark your journey not only in Tirana but also all over the country.
There are different thoughts regarding the origin of the name of the city. Some think that it relates to Tyrrenia (a name of Etruscan origins), while other believe that it relates to the word Theranda (harvest), or to the Tirkan (a castle at the foot of Mount Dajti).
Tirana Attractions
Your own journey might begin by visiting the museums and the key spots such as Sheshi Skënderbej, where you will be able to see the Mosque of Et’hem Bey (built between 1798 and 1812) and the 35 m high Kulla e Sahatit (the Watch Tower), built in 1822 with a San Marco style cupola. Next, you can visit the famous mosaic uncovered on the floor of an old Roman lodge. Its center configures the walls of the castle of the Roman emperor Justinian (A.D. 520). The monumental Tomb of Kapllan Pasha and the Ura e Tabakëve (a bridge constructed in the beginning of the 19th century, located on Bulevardi Zhan D’Ark) are also worth visiting. As a capital, Tirana has the country’s finest museums, theatres, and galleries representing the national arts.
A visit to the National History Museum, the Archeological Museum, the Natural Science Museum, the private Mezuraj Museum, and the National Gallery of the Arts will leave wonderful memories. You can also pass a pleasant evening in the National Theatre or the Opera and Ballet Theatre. For dining, Tirana offers both a rich traditional cuisine and a variety of foreign fares, from Italian to Chinese, or even Indian. There are also several clubs and restaurants on Mount Dajti to discover and enjoy. The mountain is reachable by cable car, which provides a fantastic view of the city. In the Tirana region you may also visit the castles of Petrela and Preza, as well as some natural attractions, such as Pëllumbas Cave, Shkalla e Tujanit, and more.
History of Tirana
Tirana is relatively new. Sulejman Pashë Bargjini, a local feudal lord constructed the first building in 1614. He built a mosque, a hamam, and a stove, which at the time were the main institutions of a newborn city, today in the place where the monument to The Unknown Soldier stands. In 1816, the Toptani family came to rule the city. The most important date in Tirana’s history is February 11th, 1920, when the Lushnja Congress declared Tirana the provisional capital of Albania; definitive status would be given in 1925. Following this act, the city has experienced constant growth, which continues today and has gained particular momentum since 1990.
Famous Italian architects made the center of Tirana their project during the early parts of the 20th century. The main boulevard in Tirana, Bulevardi Dëshmorët e Kombit, was built in 1930, while the central square, Skanderbeg Square, was built between 1928 and 1929. In 1968, on the 500th anniversary of his death, national hero Gjergj Kastriot Skanderbeg had a monument inaugurated in Skanderbeg Square. Twenty years afterward, in the square was added the monument of the dictator Enver Hoxha. Shortly after on the 20 February 1991 the students and the people removed the monument from the square. In Tirana, you can visit a network of museums and galleries such as the National History Museum, the Archeology Museum, the National Art Gallery, and many more, including numerous private galleries.
Nightlife in Tirana
Tirana is unquestionably the dynamic center of Albania thanks in part to its lively nightlife, comprised of theaters, restaurants and clubs. There are a variety of places to entertain you and most of them stay open all night. Bars and clubs can be found throughout town, particularly in the “Blok” area, playing all kinds of live music, including jazz, house, funk, Latin, etc. You can choose to go to the Murphy’s Irish pub or to an American-style bar playing hard rock music. Tirana is home to the Opera House, the National Theater and many other galleries and museums, which in recent years have hosted many artists and world-famous performers. Tirana also offers a wide range of cocktail bars, where you can enjoy some of the best cocktails while listening to music from the best DJs. Downtown, the Regency Casino invites people out to test their gambling luck.
TKOB TANNHÄUSER: Act I Overture and Scene 1 (Bacchanale)
TANNHÄUSER: Act I Overture and Scene 1 (Venusberg)
From the absolute Albanian National Premiere Production of any opera by Richard Wagner, 23-25 November 2013; TKOB (Albanian National Theater of Opera and Ballet in Tirana, Albania)
Production conceived by the former TKOB Director, Zhani Ciko, in honor of the 200th anniversary of Richard Wagner's birth and the 60th anniversary of the TKOB.
Tannhäuser: Roy Stevens
Venus/Elizabeth: Annalisa Winberg
Wolfram: Armand Likaj
Landgraf: Michael Doumas
Walter: Riad Ymeri
Biterolf: Charles Andrew Wenner
Heinrich: Erlind Zeraliu
Reinmar: Ogert Islami
Ein Junger Hirt: Carolina Stevens
Vier Edelknaben: Elda Koçibelli, Rezarta Qevani, Ina Gaqi, Silvana Kiri
Conductor: Jonathan Khuner
Chorus Master: Dritan Lumshi
Children's Choir Director: Irida Bega
Musical Preparation: Etrita Ibrahimi, Thanas Paskali, Ardita Bufaj
Concert Master: Gezim Bulcari
Stage Director: Daniel Helfgot
Assistant Stage Director: Ada Gurra, William Shomos
Costume Design: Greg Mitchell
Scenic Design: Platon Bardhi
Video Projections: Florian Canga
TKOB Chorus and Orchestra
Children's Choir of the Artistic Lyceum Jordan Misja
Video courtesy of Florian Canga
Tannhäuser Sponsors:
Pelinku Jeans (Tirana, Albania)
Deutschezentrum-Goethe Institut (Tirana, Albania)
International Music and Art Foundation (Liechtenstein)
Wagner Society of Northern California, Tirana Tannhäuser Fund (San Francisco, California, USA)
TKOB TANNHÄUSER Act II Chorus Freudig begrüssen wir die Halle
From the absolute Albanian National Premiere Production of any opera by Richard Wagner, 23-25 November 2013; TKOB (Albanian National Theater of Opera and Ballet in Tirana, Albania)
Production conceived by the former TKOB Director, Zhani Ciko, in honor of the 200th anniversary of Richard Wagner's birth and the 60th anniversary of the TKOB.
Tannhäuser: Roy Stevens
Venus/Elizabeth: Annalisa Winberg
Wolfram: Armand Likaj
Landgraf: Michael Doumas
Walter: Riad Ymeri
Biterolf: Charles Andrew Wenner
Heinrich: Erlind Zeraliu
Reinmar: Ogert Islami
Ein Junger Hirt: Carolina Stevens
Vier Edelknaben: Elda Koçibelli, Rezarta Qevani, Ina Gaqi, Silvana Kiri
Conductor: Jonathan Khuner
Chorus Master: Dritan Lumshi
Children's Choir Director: Irida Bega
Musical Preparation: Etrita Ibrahimi, Thanas Paskali, Ardita Bufaj
Concert Master: Gezim Bulcari
Stage Director: Daniel Helfgot
Assistant Stage Director: Ada Gurra, William Shomos
Costume Design: Greg Mitchell
Scenic Design: Platon Bardhi
Video Projections: Florian Canga
TKOB Chorus and Orchestra
Children's Choir of the Artistic Lyceum Jordan Misja
Tannhäuser Sponsors:
Pelinku Jeans (Tirana, Albania)
Deutschezentrum-Goethe Institut (Tirana, Albania)
International Music and Art Foundation (Liechtenstein)
Wagner Society of Northern California, Tirana Tannhäuser Fund (San Francisco, California, USA)
ALEKSANDAR DOJKOVIC - Tenor - Narraboth - Salome - R.Strauss - Premiere - Tirana - Albania - 2009
ALEKSANDAR DOJKOVIC - Tenor sings Wie schön ist die Prinzessin Salome heute nacht! as NARRABOTH from Richard Strauss' Salome. In November 2009, he performed in the absolute Albanian premiere at National Opera in Tirana. He is the first Serbian operatic artist who has ever performed in the Albanian National Opera in Tirana - TKOB. He is a permanent soloist in the National Theater Opera in Belgrade - Serbia. Conductor - Maestro Nicola Colabianchi (Roma), Stage Director - Patricia Panton (Monte Carlo), Set designer - Platon Bardhi (Trieste), Salomé - Nausicaa Policicchio (Italy), Jochanaan - Thomas Gazheli (Germany). More info at:
(Herodias - Edit Mihali; Herodes - Roy Stevens, USA; Choreographer - Denis Ganio, France; Production - Maestro Zhani Ciko TKOB)
Welcome to Albania (Tirana) - Documentary Films
Tirana, the heart and capital of Albania, like all other European metropolises has a never-ending movement and energy. With its clubs, pubs, cafes, and taverns, Tirana is worth to discover, both day and night. The value and hospitality shown towards tourists is something that will mark your journey not only in Tirana but also all over the country. There are different thoughts regarding the origin of the name of the city. Some think that it relates to Tyrrenia (a name of Etruscan origins), while other believe that it relates to the word Theranda (harvest), or to the Tirkan (a castle at the foot of Mount Dajti). Your own journey might begin by visiting the museums and the key spots such as Sheshi Skënderbej, where you will be able to see the Mosque of Et’hem Bey (built between 1798 and 1812) and the 35 m high Kulla e Sahatit (the Watch Tower), built in 1822 with a San Marco style cupola. Moreover, you can visit the famous Mosaic uncovered on the floor of an old Roman lodge. Its center configures the walls of the castle of the Roman emperor Justinian (A.D. 520). The monumental Tomb of Kapllan Pasha and the Ura e Tabakëve (a bridge constructed in the beginning of the 19th century, located on Bulevardi Zhan D’Ark) are other interesting place to visit. As a capital, Tirana has the country’s finest museums, theatres, and galleries representing the national arts. A visit to the National History Museum, the Archeological Museum, the private “Mezuraj Museum,” and the National Gallery of the Arts will leave wonderful memories. You can also pass a pleasant evening in the National Theatre or the Opera and Ballet Theatre.
For dining, Tirana will be glad to offer you both a rich traditional cuisine and a variety of foreign fares, from Italian to Chinese, . There are also several clubs and restaurants in Mount Dajti to discover and enjoy. There is the possibility to travel there by cable car, which is a very special experience. In the region of Tirana you may also visit the castles of Petrela and Preza, as well as some natural attractions, such as Pëllumbasi Cave, Shkalla e Tujanit, and much more.
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24 November 2013, Tannhäuser: Act III Finale 24 November 2013
24 November 2013, Tannhäuser: Act III Finale 24 November 2013
From the absolute Albanian National Premiere Production of any opera by Richard Wagner, 24 November 2013; TKOB (Albanian National Theater of Opera and Ballet in Tirana, Albania). Live audio with photo slide show.
Production conceived by the former TKOB Director, Zhani Ciko, in honor of the 200th anniversary of Richard Wagner's birth and the 60th anniversary of the TKOB.
Tannhäuser: Drummond Walker
Venus: Irida Dragoti
Elizabeth: Sonila Baboçi
Wolfram: William Shomos
Landgraf: Michael Doumas
Walter: Riad Ymeri
Biterolf: Charles Andrew Wenner
Heinrich: Erlind Zeraliu
Reinmar: Ogert Islami
Ein Junger Hirt: Carolina Stevens
Vier Edelknaben: Elda Koçibelli, Rezarta Qevani, Ina Gaqi, Silvana Kiri
Conductor: Jonathan Khuner
Chorus Master: Dritan Lumshi
Children's Choir Director: Irida Bega
Musical Preparation: Etrita Ibrahimi, Thanas Paskali, Ardita Bufaj
Concert Master: Gezim Bulcari
Stage Director: Daniel Helfgot
Assistant Stage Director: Ada Gurra, William Shomos
Costume Design: Greg Mitchell
Scenic Design: Platon Bardhi
Video Projections: Florian Canga
Photos by Hamdi Petrela and Platon Bardhi
TKOB Chorus and Orchestra
Children's Choir of the Artistic Lyceum Jordan Misja
Tannhäuser Sponsors:
Pelinku Jeans (Tirana, Albania)
Deutschezentrum-Goethe Institut (Tirana, Albania)
International Music and Art Foundation (Liechtenstein)
Wagner Society of Northern California, Tirana Tannhäuser Fund (San Francisco, California, USA)
Scanderbeg a Tirana in collaborazione con Opera Academy Verona
Nuova collaborazione tra Opera Academy Verona e il Teatro nazionale di opera e balletto a Tirana, Albania, con l'opera Scanderbeg presentata a novembre 2012 in occasione dei festeggiamenti per il centenario dell'indipendenza albanese. Regia, scene, costumi e trucco a cura degli studenti di Opera Academy Verona.
Video a cura del Teatro nazionale di opera e balletto di Tirana.
New collaboration between National theatre for opera and ballet in Tirana and Opera Academy Verona, with the opera Scanderbeg, performed in November 2012 during the celebration of the centenary of independence in Albania. Direction, costumes, set and makeup by Opera Academy Verona students.
Video realised by TKOB National Theatre for opera and ballet in Tirana.
Tirana, Albania - Travel Around The World | Top best places to visit in Tirana
Top best places to visit in Tirana, Albania
Tirana is the capital and largest city of Albania.
Tirana, the center of the political, economical, and cultural life, was dubbed the City of Kiosks” for the many small-scale shops and outdoor cafes always full of people.
The Skanderbeg Square is the central and the largest square of the city, named after Albanian hero whose statue stands in the middle.
The Square features great buildings, such as:
The National Historic Museum, the main museum in Tirana
The Opera and Ballet Theater, and the Et'hem Bey Mosque, one of the most impressive mosques in the country.
West of Skanderbeg Square is the brand new Resurrection of Christ Orthodox Cathedral, featuring rich interior iconography.
South of Skanderbeg Square extends panoramic boulevard with several government buildings and cultural institutions.
In the vicinity of the boulevard, on the recently opened pedestrian street, are located:
The National Theater, the main theater in Albania.
A 6-meter remnant from the Ottoman-era, the Tirana Castle Walls.
And an exhibition hall hosting Albanian and socialist art, the National Art Gallery.
Across the boulevard is the Rinia Park and the Taiwan Complex, popular spot among Albanian celebrities.
And going more to the south is the Lana River, the city’s main stream.
On the other side of the river along the boulevard are situated:
More municipal and national government buildings.
The Pyramid, originally a museum, today a derelict structure untouched for years.
A cold war installation, the Postbllok, a checkpoint featuring concrete pillars from prison camp and an original bunker.
The Former Residence of Enver Hoxha, the communist leader of Albania.
The Palace of Congresses, a venue where numerous festivals and events are held.
And the Mother Teresa Square.
The square is surrounded by:
the Archaeological Museum, the University of Tirana and the Academy of Arts.
Behind this square starts the Grand Park, a popular green area perfect to walk around and enjoy an artificial lake.
The Statue of Mother Albania stands not far away from the park, in the Martyrs' Cemetery. From there is a beautiful view of the city.
Go to the top floor of the Sky Tower for an even better view of the downtown of Tirana.
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Roy Stevens as Herod in R. Strauss' SALOME
Brief excerpts from the role of Herod in SALOME by R. Stauss, performed by Roy Stevens in his role debut. The opera was performed by the National Opera of Albania in Tirana; the opera's absolute premiere in Albania (November, 2009). The wonderful cast & company included: Salome-Nausicaa Policicchio; Jochanaan-Thomas Gazheli; Herodias-Edith Mihali; Narraboth-Alexandar Dojkovic; Conductor-Nicola Colabianchi; Stage Director-Paticia Panton; Scenic Designer-Planton Bardhi
Audio quality is pretty good, a combination of onstage microphones and light-booth video camera microphone. The video quality is mediocre, until the international telecast by Albanian National Television becomes available.