VOCAL & INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT
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On the evening of February 18th, NTOB brought on stage “Songs of Fate”, a concert with works by Johaness Brahms and a premiere for the public. The protagonists of this evening were only young artists who brought a different sound and energy to the theater stage with their fresh voices.
After a 2 month training, they gave us one of the most beautiful concerts of this start of the season with a vocal-instrumental repertoire of high technical level by Johannes Brahms this weekend.
The works present various themes on the nostalgia of the past, the feeling of love, worries, as well as the relationship with nature. The works are also distinguished for their melodism, pleasant lines, rhythmic breaks as well as frequent harmonic jumps.
Conductor: Dritan Lumshi
Vocal Soloists: Rovena Xhelili (soprano), Ina Gaqi (mezzo-soprano)
NTOB Youth Chamber Choir: Rovena Xhelili (soprano), Elda Koçibelli (soprano), Laura Hoxha (alto), Esi Murtati (alto), Gerald Murrja (tenor), Glerson Hoxha (tenor), Keldi Ametaj (tenor), Neron Kacerja (tenor), Bledar Domi (bass), Xhieldo Hyseni (bass), Artur Vera (baritone), Patrik Vjollca (baritone)
Piano: Igli Rapaj
Cello: Igert Zeqiri
PROGRAM:
Johannes Brahms – Sonata for Cello and Piano No. 2 in F Major, Op. 99
Cello: Igert Zeqiri
Piano: Igli Rapaj
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Johannes Brahms – Six Quartets, Op.112
Sehnsucht – Longing
Nächtens – At Night
Himmel strahlt so helle und klar – The sky is beaming, so bright and clear
Rote Rosenknospen – Red rosebuds
Brennessel steht am Wegesrand – Stinging nettles stand at the side of the road
Liebe Schwalbe, kleine Schwalbe – Dear swallow, little swallow
Interpreters: NTOB Youth Chamber Choir
Piano: Igli Rapaj
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Johannes Brahms – Four Duets, Op. 61
Die Schwestern – The Sisters
Klosterfräulein – The Young Nun
Phänomen – Phenomenon
Die Boten der Liebe – Love’s Messengers
Interpreters: Rovena Xhelili (soprano), Ina Gaqi (mezzo-soprano)
Piano: Igli Rapaj
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Johannes Brahms – Four Quartets, Op. 92
Schöne Nacht! – O charming night
Spätherbst – Late Autumn
Abendlied – Even-song
Warum? – Why?
Interpreter: NTOB Youth Chamber Choir
Piano: Igli Rapaj