This week, cultural events peak with the concert Better Together on October 24. The event celebrates the 80th anniversary of the United Nations. Next week, Tirana will host more artistic and cultural activities.

From October 28 to 31, Austrian Cultural Week will bring Vienna’s modern spirit to the capital. The program includes music, literature, and European ideas.

First, the Vienna Johann Strauss Symphony Ensemble will perform Viennese waltzes. They will also play masterpieces from the Strauss dynasty. The orchestra will use authentic historical arrangements.

Next, the book Kiosks – Temporary Architecture and Lively Social Worlds on the Albanian Coast will be presented. Authors Saimir Kristo, Mamica Burda, Dhimitër Doka, and editor Robert Pichler will discuss architecture and urban life after the 1990s.

Also, writer Theresia Töglhofer will meet readers at POETEKA – Tirana In Between. She will share her experiences and her latest works.

Moreover, a discussion panel titled 30 Years and Beyond will explore Austria, Sweden, and Finland’s EU experience. Speakers will reflect on their past challenges and future goals.

A unique concert by the Clara Montocchio quintet will follow. They will mix Strauss with jazz, pop, and chanson rhythms.

Finally, the Turning Point concert by No Borders Orchestra will feature musicians from former Yugoslav countries.

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