With passion and dedication, the Folk Ensemble’s dance troupe, under the direction of dance master Genc Kastrati, is preparing to bring the soaring spirit of the renowned dancer Rexhep Çeliku to the stage of the National Theatre of Opera and Ballet (TKOB).

To stage a concert worthy of Rexhep Çeliku’s legacy, TKOB emphasized the importance of uniting the finest in Albanian dance, his long-time collaborators and the masters who shared the stage with him for decades.

The Director of the Folk Ensemble, Sokol Marsi, and the head of the dance department, Genc Kastrati, alongside top Albanian dancers, discussed how best to present Rexhep Çeliku’s artistic heritage on the TKOB stage.

Scheduled for February 19, the concert will honor the distinguished dancer with folk songs and dances, celebrating the art he cherished so much.

The performance will also feature the nightingale of folk music, Irini Qirjako, who is currently rehearsing for the concert “The Flying Dancer.”

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