Under the direction of Memli Kelmendi, the Siparantum Choir has achieved an extraordinary victory in Category G at the prestigious “European Festival for Young People,” Neerpel, reclaiming first place.

The Siparantum Choir presented the following pieces in this competition: “With a Flower”—Memli Kelmendi, “A Little in the Dream, A Little Awake”—Baki Jashari, “Ta na Solbici”—Samo Vovk, “Atsalums” (Coldness)—Jēkabs Jančevskis, and “And in the Evening”—Arr. Memli Kelmendi.

The performance of the Siparantum Choir was highly praised by the Professional Jury and by many artists from all over the world who participated. At the event attended by the Embassy of Kosovo in Brussels, representatives of this institution, including Ambassador Agron Bajrami, were present to support this great success on the international stage. The Siparantum Choir represented Kosovo in this competition among 20 countries worldwide.

Photo Credits: EMJ Festival / Albert Loos & Emma Faes

From April 26th to April 29th, 2024, the Siparanutm Choir will represent Kosovo in the prestigious “European Festival for Young People” in Neerpelt, alongside 93 choirs from 19 countries worldwide. The choir will compete in the “G” category and will present the following pieces:

1. “With a Flower” (Me nji lule) – Memli Kelmendi
2. “A Little in the Dream, A Little Awake” – Baki Jashari
3. “Ta na Solbici” – Samo Vovk
4. “Coldness” (Atsalums) – Jēkabs Jančevskis
5. “In the Evening” (En ‘s Avonds) – Arr. Memli Kelmendi

Conductor: Memli Kelmendi

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Regarding tickets, please visit the following link: https://www.emj.be/tickets?

With the invitation of Mrs. Donika Gërvalla-Schwarz, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, today we had the pleasure to participate in a meeting where representatives of the Siparantum Choir were present: Zekije Gacaferi-Kelmendi, project manager, and Memli Kelmendi, conductor. On behalf of the Siparantum Choir, we express our gratitude to Mrs. Gërvalla for the continuous support and assistance of the MFAD, which plays a vital role in our journey.

Mrs. Zekije Kelmendi, Mrs. Donika Gërvalla-Schwarz, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora and Memli Kelmendi

Siparantum Choir on the 25th Anniversary of the Battle of Koshare, under the patronage of the Presidency of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, organized by the Former Brigade 138 “Agim Ramadani”.

Fidan Strumcaku, conductor

Photo: RTK