Today, on October 27th, at 6: 00 p.m., the Dukaagjini library in Pristina, will be promoted by the book Albanian Pianist Syzana Jakupi.

To discuss the book and its importance, the author will be on the panel Syzana Jakupi, Valbona Pula-Petrovci, pianist and teachers, as well as Christina Paloka-Pherola, musicologist.

Book Albanian Pianists It arose from the need to document, honour and assess the journey of the Albanian woman into the world of Pianism. It combines musical heritage, biographical stories and theoretical reflection on the role of women in Albanian pianist art. Through the historical account and critical analysis, the book presents names, dates, and events that have marked the development of pianistic tradition as well as cultural, social, and political factors that have influenced the formation of pianist careers.

The author, Syzana Jakupi, is pianist, university professor, and musicologist. Since 2012, she has been working at the School of Arts at Haxhi Zekaʹ University, where in 2023 she received the title professor. With a rich professorial and concertal career, she has performed in Kosovo and abroad, while engaged in music research and in promoting classical Albanian music. Jakupi is a member of A music editorial SHAK, author of scientific works and encyclopedia writings, has been honoured with awards and gratitude for its contribution.

All book and music lovers are invited to join this evening in the Dukaagjini library, at Mother Teresa Square in Pristina.