World-renowned Albanian soprano Ermonela Jaho, an external member of the Albanian Academy of Sciences, along with Italian opera singer Roberto Scandiuzzi, distinguished for his resonant bass voice, have been awarded the prestigious “Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters” medal by the Ministry of Culture in France.

On this occasion, the Albanian Academy of Sciences congratulates the world-famous Albanian soprano, its external member, for being decorated with the “Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters” medal in France.

“Two extraordinary careers, two great artists, and two wonderful people whose careers we have followed for decades!” reads the official page of “Backstage Opera Management.”

Ermonela Jaho, the world-renowned Albanian soprano, has performed in the most prestigious opera houses around the globe, including the Royal Opera House in London, the Metropolitan Opera in New York, the Berlin State Opera, Paris Champs-Élysées, Teatro San Carlo di Napoli, Opera Philadelphia, Marseille Opera, Arena di Verona, Teatro Verdi di Trieste, Teatro La Fenice, and Théâtre du Capitole de Toulouse, among others.

Italian opera singer Roberto Scandiuzzi is known for his powerful bass voice and numerous performances on international stages, boasting a career spanning over 40 years.

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