Aleksander Vezuli
Profile
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)
- 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, 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
- 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 – 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