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 own autobiography, published in 2015. Also some of his own song lyrics.
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)
Winner – Children Contest, Kërçovë, Maqedoni – Ajshel Zykollari – Emrin Vëllait Dua Unë T’ia Jap (2018)
Grand Prize – “Vihuela” 3rd Children Contest, Prishtinë – Vesa Hasanaj – “Vallet Shqiptare” (2016)
Runner Up – National Spring Contest – Ema Qazimi – “Marinari” (1989)
1st Place – National RTV Monthly Songs Competition – Robert Aliaj, Francesk Radi, Gramoz Burba – “Tre Vellezer” (August 1987)
1st Place – National RTV Monthly Songs Competition – Mimoza Dhamo, Irma Gurakuqi, Kastriot Ago, Bahri Rustja – “Fluturbardha Jone” (August 1986)
1st Place – National RTV Monthly Songs Competition – Parashqevi Simaku – “Ç’do Gje Bashke Te Dy e Ndajme” (May 1986)
1st Place – National RTV Monthly Songs Competition – Irma Libohova – “Jeta Nis Me Emrin Tend” (March 1984)
1st Place – National RTV Monthly Songs Competition – Klara Filipi – “Lule e Jetes” (November 1982)
3rd Prize – 18th Children contest, Kavajë – Enduina Elezi – Zhgarravinat (2019)
3rd Prize – 4th Young Festival, New York – Jona Dedinca – “Gjuhën Ta Ushtrojmë” (2016)
The “Parashqevi Simaku” Prize – 17th Children contest, Kavajë – Enduina Elezi dhe Amelia Rosa – Lule e Vogël (2018)
Public Award – 31st Children Contest, Elbasan – Stela Voja – “I Dua Kafshët” (2017)
Special Prize – “Vihuela” 5th Children Contest, Prishtinë – Deola Sejdiu – “Lepurushi Dhe Ketrushi” (2018)
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)

Credits

2022 – Erion Ballanca – Elefanti Tek Dentisti
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”
2018 – Vajza Jonë Sot Nuse E Re
2018 – Emmi Rushiti – Kënga Ime Shqiptarisë
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 – Kec Postieri
2017 – Stela Voja – I Dua Kafshët
2017 – Gëzim Xhaxhaj and Choir – 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 and Choir – Vallzo Alba
2017 – Aleksandër Vezuli – Oh, No!
2016 – Elena Kore, Maria Çoku and the Choir – Lamtumirë Kopësht i Dashur
2016 – Jona Dedinca – Gjuhën Ta Ushtrojmë
2016 – Grejsi Peraj – 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 – Albanian 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 – 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

William Carragan, Contributing Editor, Anton Bruckner Collected Edition, Vienna, Austria