Giuseppe Gibboni, one of the most prominent violinists on the international scene, performed last night at the National Theatre of Opera and Ballet (TKOB). He played his 1734 Stradivarius violin.

Gibboni amazed the audience with works by Rimsky-Korsakov, Paganini, Rachmaninov, and Stravinsky.

This remarkable concert in Tirana followed his recent performances with the La Scala Philharmonic Orchestra in Milan. Gibboni performed with the TKOBAP Symphony Orchestra in collaboration with the Armed Forces Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Sergio Alapont.

He is celebrated for his brilliant technique, interpretive sensitivity, and artistic maturity at a young age.

Gibboni won the First Prize at the 2021 Premio Paganini International Competition. He became the first Italian violinist in 24 years to win this prestigious award. He also received the Audience Prize and two special awards for the best interpretations of Paganini’s works.

With virtuosity that combines passion and technical perfection, Gibboni has performed on many of Europe’s most renowned stages. He is considered a phenomenon of modern violin.

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