Aleksander Vezuli
Profile
Aleksander Vezuli was born in Tirana, Albania. Immigrated in 1990 in France, then Belgium, and in 1996 arrived in New York. Started writing music at the age of 15, in different genres such as classical, film & TV, jingles, and songs.
Skills
- Composer – From classical music to songs, film/tv, and commercials.
- Producer – His own music and for others.
- Arranger – From symphony orchestra to band arrangement.
- Instruments – Piano, Guitar, Bass, Accordion, and Double Bass.
- Computer – Finale Notation, Cubase, Wavelab, Recording, Mixdown, Sound Engineering, and Video Editing.
- Writer – Wrote his autobiography (588 pages,) published in 2015. Also some lyrics for his original songs.
- Languages – English, French, Italian, Albanian, and some knowledge in Russian.
Work Experience
- Artistic Director and Manager of the Grand Montgomery Chamber Music Series. 2018 – Present
- Piano & Guitar teacher and performer in France, Belgium, and New York. 1990 – Present.
- Piano & Guitar teacher at Imperial Guitar & Soundwork (Newburgh, NY). 2011 – 2015.
- Piano & Guitar teacher at Talento Academy of Music (Bloomingrove, NY). 2012 – 2014.
- Piano teacher at New York School of Music (Walden, NY). 2005 – 2012.
- Vice President of the Broadcasting Music Department in National Albania Radio Television (Tirana, Albania). 1982 – 1990.
Education
- Masters Degree in Music Journalism at the Tirana University (Tirana, Albania).
- Bachelor’s Degree in Music Theory and Composition at the University of Arts (Tirana, Albania).
Membership
- ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers)
- SABAM (Belgian Society of Authors, Composers and Publishers)
- ALBAUTOR (Albanian Society of Authors)
Awards
- Winner – National Spring Contest – Anita Bitri – “Mos u Nxito” (1988)
- Winner – May Annually Contest – Kastriot Ago – “Bora S’ka Ndermend Te Shkrije” (1990)
- Runner Up – National Spring Contest – Ema Qazimi – “Marinari” (1989)
- Winner – National RTV Monthly Songs Competition – Robert Aliaj, Francesk Radi, Gramoz Burba – “Tre Vellezer” (August 1987)
- Winner – National RTV Monthly Songs Competition – Mimoza Dhamo, Irma Gurakuqi, Kastriot Ago, Bahri Rustja – “Fluturbardha Jone” (August 1986)
- Winner – National RTV Monthly Songs Competition – Parashqevi Simaku – “Ç’do Gje Bashke Te Dy e Ndajme” (May 1986)
- Winner – National RTV Monthly Songs Competition – Irma Libohova – “Jeta Nis Me Emrin Tend” (March 1984)
- Winner – National RTV Monthly Songs Competition – Klara Filipi – “Lule e Jetes” (November 1982)
- 51 weeks – Top 10 at The National RTV Song’s Marathon e.g. “Hit Parade” – Francesk Radi and Ermira Babaliu – “Le Ta Dine” (1990) (Recorded in 1986)
- 32 weeks – Top 10 at The National RTV Song’s Marathon e.g. “Hit Parade” – Viktor Tahiraj – “Nje… Dy… Tre…” (1990)
- 23 weeks – Top 10 at The National RTV Song’s Marathon e.g. “Hit Parade” – Nertila Koka and the Choir – “Ne, Sportistet” (1990)
After 1990
- Winner Grand Prize – “Vihuela” Children Contest, Prishtinë – Vesa Hasanaj – “Vallet Shqiptare” (2016)
- Winner – Children Contest, Kërçovë, Maqedoni – Ajshel Zykollari – Emrin Vëllait Dua Unë T’ia Jap (2018)
- 2nd Place – ”Fëmijët e Gëzuar” Children Contest, Ferizaj – Kejtlin Gjata – Buzëqesh Të Fsheh Lotët E Mi (2023)
- 2nd Place – ”Fëmijët e Gëzuar” Children Contest, Ferizaj – Erion Ballanca – Elefanti tek Dentisti (2022)
- 2nd Place – “Bilbilat e Korabit” Children Contest, Dibër – Stela Voja – I Dua Kafshët (2017)
- 2nd Place – Children Contest, Gjirokastër – Erla Shkurta dhe Sara Çibuku – Zhgarravinat (2017)
- 3rd Place – Children Contest, Dibër – Rajla Medolli – Lamtumirë Kopësht I Dashur (2024)
- 3rd Place – Children Contest, Korçë – Ajla Koleci – I Dua Kafshët (2022)
- 3rd Place – “Rising Star” Contest, Kosovo – Ajshel Zykollari – Emrin Vëllait Dua Unë T’ia Jap (2020)
- 3rd Place – Children Contest, Kavajë – Enduina Elezi – Zhgarravinat (2019)
- 3rd Place – “Zërat e Rinj”, Children Contest, New York – Jona Dedinca dhe grupi – Gjuhën Ta Ushtrojmë (2016)
- Public Award – 31st Children Contest, Elbasan – Stela Voja – “I Dua Kafshët” (2017)
- Special Award – Children Contest, Korçë – Elisa Kote – Hidhe Vallen (2023)
- Special Award – Children Contest “Peshku i Artë”, Strugë – Ajshel Zykollari – Emrin Vëllait Dua Unë T’ia Jap (2019)
- Special Award – “Vihuela” Children Contest, Prishtinë – Deola Sejdiu – “Lepurushi Dhe Ketrushi” (2018)
- “Parashqevi Simaku” Award – Children Contest, Kavajë – Enduina Elezi dhe Amelia Rosa – Lule e Vogël (2018)
- Best Composition & Performance – “Lyra” Children Contest, Gjakovë – Dorina Brahimi – Atdheut (2023)
- Best Composition & Performance – “Gostivar Junior Fest”, Gostivar – Eliza Dula dhe kori – Në Folenë e Qukapikut (2023)
- Best Performance – “Tingujt E Adriatikut” Children Contest, Durrës – Emmi Rushiti dhe kori – Kënga Ime Shqiptarisë (2018)
- Best Dedication – “Lyra” Children Contest, Gjakovë – Erion Ballanca dhe kori – Monumenti Madhështor (2022)
Credits
- 2024 – Itay Goren – Chirpin’ virtuoso piano piece
- 2024 – Symphonic Dance No. 1 for Symphony Orchestra
- 2024 – Woodwind Quartet played by NU Woodwind Quartet
- 2024 – Rajla Medolli – Lamtumirë Kopësht I Dashur
- 2024 – Keira Broli – Në Folenë E Qukapikut
- 2023 – Marlind Tatani dhe kori – Është Betimi I Brezit Tonë
- 2023 – Dorina Brahimi – Atdheut
- 2023 – Ester Zahiri – Trëndafili i Kalendarit
- 2023 – Aleksander Vezuli – Pse i Le Bullis T’diktonin Fatin Tënd
- 2023 – Erion Ballanca dhe kori – Monumenti Madhështor
- 2023 – Eliza Dula dhe kori – Në Folenë e Qukapikut
- 2023 – Vent Nouveau – Woodwind Quartet
- 2023 – Kejtlin Gjata – Buzëqesh Të Fsheh Lotët E Mi
- 2023 – Aleksander Vezuli – Ma Shanë Vendlindjen
- 2022 – Yalin Chi – Chirpin’ virtuoso piano piece
- 2022 – Erion Ballanca – Elefanti Tek Dentisti
- 2022 – Ajla Koleci – I Dua Kafshët
- 2022 – Movie Soundtrack – Dhoma
- 2020 – Movie Soundtrack – Above The Sky
- 2019 – Noel Hoxholli – Jam Shqiptar E Bir Shqiptari
- 2019 – Gloria Nure – Bandilli Seç U Mbyt
- 2019 – Movie Soundtrack “Sfida”
- 2019 – Film Animation Soundtrack “Hudson Valley Miracle”
- 2019 – Viola Haxhihasani & Mariola Papa – Merimanga Dhe Fshesa
- 2018 – Ajshel Zykollari – Emrin Vëllait Dua Unë T’ia Jap
- 2018 – Ajshel Zykollari & Dorina Brahimi – Lamtumirë Kopësht i Dashur
- 2018 – Vajza Jonë Sot Nuse E Re
- 2018 – Emmi Rushiti dhe Kori – Kënga Ime Shqiptarisë
- 2018 – Era Kroni & Jasemin Çaku – Elefanti Tek Dentisti
- 2018 – Enea Zenelhoxha and Noel Hoxholli – Atdheut
- 2018 – Deola Sejdiu – Lepurushi Dhe Ketrushi
- 2018 – Enduina Elezi and Amelia Rosa – Lule e Vogël
- 2017 – Fabio Nexhipi – Nuk Është e Thënë
- 2017 – Tetis Balla dhe kori – Kec Postieri
- 2017 – Stela Voja – I Dua Kafshët
- 2017 – Erla Shkurta & Sara Çibuku – Zhgarravinat
- 2017 – Gëzim Xhaxhaj dhe kori – Ç’ke Bërë Ti Për Shqipëri
- 2017 – Aleksandër Vezuli – Sa M’ka Marr Malli
- 2017 – Aleksandër Vezuli and choir – “Jehona Shqiptare” Anthem of the Albanian Association “Jehona Shqiptare”
- 2017 – Enejda Fasko dhe Grupi – Vallzo Alba
- 2017 – Aleksandër Vezuli – Oh, No!
- 2016 – Elena Kore, Maria Çoku dhe kori – Lamtumirë Kopësht i Dashur
- 2016 – Jona Dedinca – Gjuhën Ta Ushtrojmë
- 2016 – Grejsi Peraj dhe kori – Qukapik, O Qukapik
- 2016 – Vesa Hasanaj – Vallet Shqiptare
- 2015 – String Quartet in G in 4 Movements played by The Bergen String Quartet, Montgomery, NY
- 2015 – Published his autobiographical book “Rrëfimet e një Kompozitori Shqiptar” (Confessions of An Albanian Composer) (588 pages)
- 2015 – Albanian Rhapsody for Symphony Orchestra
- 2014 – Woodwind Quartet played by the Holzblaser Quartett (Germany)
- 2013 – Aleksandër Vezuli – A-ba
- 2007 – Aleksandër Vezuli – “Warmin’ Up The Globe” (Album). Released (through CD Baby). It’s available on iTunes, Amazon, Napster, Spotify and others worldwide.
- 1. Money Go ‘Way
- 2. Complaint
- 3. Say USA
- 4. Life Is Up & Down
- 5. Love Is Love
- 6. Warmin’ Up The Globe
- 7. Come Back Mom
- 8. We’re The Future
- 2003 – Symphonic Dances No. 1 & 2 for Chamber Orchestra played by The Chamber Symphony Players of the Berkshires, Hudson, NY
- 2002 – Belgium: National TV & Cable Broadcast – Opening Theme for Children “L’Elephant Chez Le Dentiste”
- 2000 – Publishing Agreement with DSM Producers, New York, NY for the Woodwind Quartet in 3 Movements
- 1999 – Publishing Agreement with SRH Publishing Group, CA for the song Money Go ‘Way
- 1991 – Movie Soundtrack – Bardhë e Zi
- 1990 – Kastriot Ago – Ndonëse Më Do Mua Me Të Tjerë Vallzon
- 1990 – Kastriot Ago – Bora S’ka Ndërmend Të Shkrijë
- 1990 – Françesk Radi and Ermira Babali – Le Ta Dinë (Recorded in 1986)
- 1990 – Ema Qazimi and Trio – Marinari
- 1989 – Music for Animation Gjëra Që Ndodhin
- 1989 – Opening Theme – National TV News
- 1989 – Theme Song – National TV Show – Françesk Radi and Trio “Të Jetosh Përherë Rininë”
- 1989 – Theme Song – National TV Show – Manjola Nallbani, Eglantina Leka, Lindita Zyberi and Alqi Boshnjaku – Njohja S’ka Fund
- 1989 – “Kush Do të Fitojë” TV show theme song sung by Morena Reka, Anila Tusha, Rubin Mati. Recited Kastriot Çaushi
- 1988 – Anita Bitri – Mos u Nxito
- 1988 – Theme Song – National TV Show – Robert Aliaj, Ermira Babaliu and Piro Duka – Gati Fonia
- 1987 – Opening Theme – National TV Sportscast Show
- 1987 – Robert Aliaj, Françesk Radi and Gramoz Burba – Tre vëllezër
- 1986 – Gëzim Çelaj, Robert Aliaj and Trio – Po Të Presim
- 1986 – Mimoza Dhamo, Irma Gurakuqi, Kastriot Ago and Bahri Rustja – Fluturbardha Jonë
- 1986 – Parashqevi Simaku – Çdo gjë bashkë të dy e ndajmë
- 1986 – Rreth e Rrotull (Round and Around) –
- 1986 – Ema Qazimi and Children Choir – “Unë Jam Nënë E Nuk Jam Flutur”
- 1985 – Kozma Dushi – Mosha e Rinisë
- 1984 – A. Kelli – Miza dhe Bleta
- 1984 – Irma Libohova – Jeta Nis Me Emrin Tënd
- 1982 – Klara Filipi – Lule e Jetës
Press
2019 – Composer and Music Producer, Aleksander Vezuli (Times Herald Record)
2016 – Aleksandër Vezuli: Si u shërova nga leuçemia përmes ushqimit (Shije)
2003 – The Chamber Symphony Players of the Berkshires (Hudson, NY) played his 2 Symphonic Dances for Chamber Orchestra:
“Upon his first hearing the style might be said to be somewhere between Bartok and Khachaturian, but Mr. Vezuli’s inspiration is quite distinctive and does not need to fear comparison.” – Troy, New York, August 23, 2003



