Ibrahim Tukiqi
Ibrahim Tukiçi PA | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1926 Shkodër, Albania |
| Died | 2004 Tirana, Albania |
| Occupation | Opera singer (tenor) |
Ibrahim Tukiçi (1926–2004), was an
He interpreted in many classical operas such as Cavalleria rusticana, Madama Butterfly, and Rigoletto. In his last years of his career he sang in the Albanian operas such as The girl from Kaçanik ("Goca e Kaçanikut"), "Borana", The sold bride ("Nusja e shitur"), "Mrika", Spring ("Pranvera"), The Memory Flower ("Lulja e Kujtimit"), The Wake-Up ("Zgjimi"), ecc.[1]
Tukiçi is known for his peculiar interpretation of popular Albanian songs, such as "Kenke nuri i bukurisë", "Bishtalecat palë-palë", "Hajde gjyle", "Mic Sokoli", etj. For his activity he has received prizes, medals and other titles such as Second Prize in the Festival of Youth in Bucarest in 1953, the Festival of Vienna in 1958,
He is the father of two musicians, Genc and David Tukiçi.[2]
A street in Tirana bears his name today, in his memory.
Notes and references
- ^ Chinese literature, Issue 4 Page 11 ([1])
- ^ a b "Përvjetori i lindjes së Artistit të Popullit Ibrahim Tukiçi". gazetavatra.com. Retrieved 29 September 2023.