Lorenc Antoni facts for kids

Lorenc Antoni (born September 23, 1909 – died October 21, 1991) was an important Albanian musician. He was a composer (someone who writes music), a conductor (someone who leads an orchestra or choir), and an ethnomusicologist. An ethnomusicologist studies the music of different cultures and peoples.

Lorenc Antoni's Early Life

Lorenc Antoni was born on September 23, 1909, in a city called Üsküp. Today, this city is known as Skopje and is the capital of North Macedonia. At that time, it was part of the Ottoman Empire. A few years later, the area became part of Serbia and then Yugoslavia.

Lorenc grew up in Skopje as a Catholic. He was related to Mother Teresa, who was his cousin! Even as a child, Lorenc loved music. He was active in many Albanian music groups. He learned music privately in Skopje and Belgrade. After finishing his studies in Skopje, he moved to Ferizaj.

Lorenc Antoni's Music Career

In 1941, Antoni started teaching music in different cities like Ferizaj, Prizren, and Pristina. In 1948, he started a music school in Prizren. This school helped beginners and intermediate students learn music.

Antoni also led and conducted the school's choir. He also conducted the artists of the "Agimi" cultural society and the Symphony Orchestra in Prizren.

Lorenc Antoni was also very interested in folk music. He wrote a seven-volume collection about Albanian folk music. This music came from areas like Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, and South Morava. He also created about 200 musical pieces, mostly songs for voices.

How Lorenc Antoni Is Remembered

There is a music school in Prizren named after Lorenc Antoni. The "Lorenc Antoni" School of Music helps many students learn about music.

Lorenc Antoni's Later Years and Death

Lorenc Antoni passed away on October 21, 1991, in Pristina, which was then part of SFR Yugoslavia.

Lorenc Antoni's Works

Lorenc Antoni wrote many books and articles about Albanian folk music and traditions. His works helped to preserve and share the rich musical heritage of his people.

• "Songs popular Albanian Kosovo and Metohija", Prishtina 1953
• "Albanian folklore music", with seven volumes, 1956-1977 Pristina
• "Saga and Legend", Prishtina 1973
• "Old wives' tales." I, Pristina 1979
• "Research folklore", Pristina, 198
• "Old wives' tales", II, Pristina 1982
• "Songs Kreshnik" I, II, III
• "Lament, and elegji gjamë
• "Songs nuptial," I, II, etc..

He also wrote many scientific articles, sharing his research on Albanian folk music. These articles covered topics like the rhythm and tones of folk songs.

• "Albanian folklore music," to "New Life", 1949, no. 1
• "Format the pace of Albanian folk songs", to "New Life", 1949 (no. 1), 1950 (no. 5 and 6) 1951 (no. 1)
• "Foundations of tonal Albanian folk songs", the "Progress", 1952, no. 11-12
• "Songs from popular Opoja" to "Progress", 1959, no. 2-3
• "The Albanian kënduemit popular" to "Zvuk", 1960, no. 41-42
• "Two ways kënduemit the Albanians of Montenegro", in "Progress", 1961
• "Forms of music popular Albanian songs", to "Zvuk, 1963
• "Polifoni shape of the vocal folk music gegëve", "investigation Albanologjike, II/1972
• "Elements polyphonic music in the popular Opojës" Albanologjike investigation ", etc. II/1974.