Rauf Dhomi (Albanian: Rauf Domi) (born 4 December 1945) is a Kosovan classical music composer and conductor and a teacher at the University of Pristina. Dhomi is the author of many operas, requiems, masses, cantatas, symphonic music,[1] film scores[2] and theater music.[3]

Early life and education

Dhomi was born in Gjakova, Yugoslavia – in present-day Kosovo.[4] He attended school in Prizren and studied composing and conducting in Sarajevo.[1]

Career

Dhomi was presented with a Presidential Medal of Merits for his contribution to the culture of Kosovo.[5] In 2003 Dhomi premiered at the National Theatre of Kosovo the first Albanian opera in Kosovo, the Dasma arbëreshe (English: Arbëresh wedding).[6]

References

  1. 1 2 Elsie, Robert (2004). Historical Dictionary Of Kosova – Google Book Search. Scarecrow Press. ISBN 978-0-8108-5309-6. Retrieved 2008-03-29.
  2. ↑ "Rauf Dhomi - Films and Biography". www.filmovi.com. Retrieved 2008-03-29.
  3. ↑ "dasma arbereshe (Theatre, Revival) at the National Theatre of Kosova, Kosova". European Theatre Convention. Archived from the original on 2007-10-12. Retrieved 2008-03-29.
  4. ↑ "COMPOSER CESK ZADEJA ATTENDED TO HIS LAST RESTING PLACE". TIRANA, AUG 22 Albanian Telegraphic Agency (ATA) – By Flora Nikolla
  5. ↑ "President Jahjaga awarded honours to a number of personalities and organisations". Republic of Kosovo website
  6. ↑ RTK (6 August 2018). ""Dasma arbëreshe" opera e parë kosovare". Retrieved 6 August 2018.


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