“Halili and Hajria”, 59 years from first Albanian ballet stage

“Halili and Hajria” is a fully Albanian ballet work, the first on the Albanian ballet stage. It was January 13, 1963, when composer Tish Daija, balletman Panayot Canachi, conductor Mustafa Cranti of a large group of artists, staged the ballet “Halili and Hajria”. The first performers in Halil's role were Jemil [...]
It was January 13, 1963, when composer Tish Daija, Balletmaiere Panayot Canachi, conductor Mustafa Cranti of a large group of artists, staged the ballet “Halili and Hajria”.
The first performers in Halil's role were Xhemil Simigi, Christaq Rada and Laki Nako and in the role of Hajries: Local Ganimes (Simigi) Zoica Hajo, while other roles name Luan Steino, Miltiadh Papa, Agron Aliaj, Skender Jazexhi, etc.
In 1983 this work is restored to the stage. Along with the name of Laku Nako, in Halil's role, Ilir Kern is listed, while in other roles Albana Sulejmani, Pellumb Agaliu, Hajdar Steuni, Ludmil Chakaal, etc.
On December 12, 1973, it was played for the 150th time, while on the scene of the National Opera and Ballet Theatre was played out over 250 times.
On tours in Greece, Italy, Turkey, France, there has been undisputed success. In France it is staged by a French troupe, then in Pristina.











