Resisting Time and Innovation: The Enduring Musical Heritage of Rexho Mulliqi and Nexhmije Pagarusha

Session

Modern Music, Digital Production and Management

Description

This scholarly paper, excerpted from an upcoming monograph, (that will be published and promoted on November 2023) celebrates the extraordinary lives and enduring legacies of two distinguished personalities: the composer R. Mulliqi and the singer N. Pagarusha. Their intertwined destinies weave a captivating narrative of love, music, and lasting influence, serving as a reminder that their journey was not merely a convergence of two exceptional talents, but a symphony of passion, dedication, and shared purpose. Through his musical oeuvre, composer R. Mulliqi remains a central figure—a pioneering professional and visionary composer of his time. He became a trailblazer across various musical genres, including vocal-instrumental, chamber music, and orchestral compositions within Kosovo's classical music landscape. The "innovative" spirit embedded in his works, crafted between the 1950s and 1980s, resonated beyond historical periods of classical tradition however, was perpetually nourished by an unwavering dedication to the Albanian musical heritage. On the other hand, fulfilling her interpretative passion, the diva singer N. Pagarusha made her gradual entry into the artistic scene in Kosovo since the 1950s. She embodied musical perfection through her voice, a celestial instrument that transcended eras, cultures, and hearts.

As we commemorate the 100th and 90th anniversaries of their birth, we celebrate not only their individual contributions but also the beautiful resonance of their lives interwoven with love and music, and acknowledge the resilience of their musical heritage in the face of contemporary trends and innovations of modern times.

Keywords:

Rexho Mulliqi, Nexhmije Pagarusha, Enduring legacies, Celebration, Musical heritage.

Proceedings Editor

Edmond Hajrizi

ISBN

978-9951-550-95-6

Location

UBT Kampus, Lipjan

Start Date

28-10-2023 8:00 AM

End Date

29-10-2023 6:00 PM

DOI

10.3107/ubt-ic.2023.22

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Resisting Time and Innovation: The Enduring Musical Heritage of Rexho Mulliqi and Nexhmije Pagarusha

UBT Kampus, Lipjan

This scholarly paper, excerpted from an upcoming monograph, (that will be published and promoted on November 2023) celebrates the extraordinary lives and enduring legacies of two distinguished personalities: the composer R. Mulliqi and the singer N. Pagarusha. Their intertwined destinies weave a captivating narrative of love, music, and lasting influence, serving as a reminder that their journey was not merely a convergence of two exceptional talents, but a symphony of passion, dedication, and shared purpose. Through his musical oeuvre, composer R. Mulliqi remains a central figure—a pioneering professional and visionary composer of his time. He became a trailblazer across various musical genres, including vocal-instrumental, chamber music, and orchestral compositions within Kosovo's classical music landscape. The "innovative" spirit embedded in his works, crafted between the 1950s and 1980s, resonated beyond historical periods of classical tradition however, was perpetually nourished by an unwavering dedication to the Albanian musical heritage. On the other hand, fulfilling her interpretative passion, the diva singer N. Pagarusha made her gradual entry into the artistic scene in Kosovo since the 1950s. She embodied musical perfection through her voice, a celestial instrument that transcended eras, cultures, and hearts.

As we commemorate the 100th and 90th anniversaries of their birth, we celebrate not only their individual contributions but also the beautiful resonance of their lives interwoven with love and music, and acknowledge the resilience of their musical heritage in the face of contemporary trends and innovations of modern times.