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The historical overview of the choral singing in Kosovo
The historical overview of the choral singing in Kosovo

Author(s): Ismet Bexheti
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Education, Fine Arts / Performing Arts, Music, Higher Education
Published by: Нов български университет
Keywords: concert life; festivals; traditional; musical creations

Summary/Abstract: This report describes the inclusion of festivals of classical music in Kosovo from 2000 to 2017. Besides the short history of musical life in Kosovo, in our focus is the evidence of classical music festivals in Kosovo from 2000 to 2017, the number of editions held, the character of these festivals. Based on thecollected data, for the period from 2000 to 2017, six festivals were evident. These festivals have an international character. Two of these festivals have also a competitive character. Based on theorganizations, festivals’ content and in their concept, we can say that from 2000 until now, classical music festivals reflect a special period in the history of festivals in Kosovo. In the absence of a concert hall in Kosovo and the necessary financial support of these festivals, Kosovo should have as soon as possible a proper institutional policy on music activities.