The National Theater of Opera and Ballet has dedicated a commemorative artistic evening to the first Albanian lyric artist, baritone Mihal Ciko, on his 120th birthday.

The memory of the Merited Artist has gathered in the lobby of the Opera House, former students of the artist, family members, friends of the theater, artists, colleagues and art lovers, who were also able to watch the documentary “Roots” written by Teodor Laço and directed by Viktor Gjika.

Invited to share reflections and impressions on the lyrical artist, the voice master and his major artistic contributions, was musicologist Pandi Bello and musical intermexo alternated with reflections by Dr. Behar Arllati and pianist Johan Botka.

Mihal Ciko’s close family members, his son, the well-known maestro Zhani Ciko and his wife, the pianist Rudina Ciko, also shared their emotions with those present, who also gave a musical greeting.

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