Ferdinand Deda (Albanian pronunciation: [ˈfɛɾdinand ˈdɛda]; 5 February 1941 – 22 August 2003) was an Albanian composer, conductor and instrumentalist.[1]
Ferdinand Deda | |
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| Born | 5 February 1941 |
| Died | 22 August 2003 (aged 62) |
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| Instruments | Piano, accordion |
Life and career edit
Ferdinand Deda was born in Peqin in 1941 during the Italian occupation of Albania. His first lessons in music started when he was 6 and later studying in the Jordan Misja Artistic Lyceum in Tirana. After finishing his studies in 1959 he worked as a music teacher in Gjirokastër until 1960. Some time later he enrolled in the Prague Conservatory, but would stop shortly thereafter due to the Albanian–Soviet split, finishing school as a conductor in Albania instead. He would then specialize in Italy in composition and conducting from 1991 to 1992.[1][2]
Starting from 1964, he would compose over 300 concertos both in Albania and abroad. Deda was also the founder of Festivali i Pranverës (Spring Festival).[1][2]
His son, Elton Deda is also a musician and composer.[3]
References edit
- ^ a b c "Përkujtohet kompozitori dhe dirigjenti Ferdinand Deda". albanian.cri.cn. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
- ^ a b "'Mjeshtri i madh', 81 vite nga lindja e kompozitorit të njohur, Ferdinand Deda". kultplus.com. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
- ^ "Eltoni rrëfen për herë të parë: Ferdinand Deda nuk ishte familjar i shkëlqyer". 360grade.al. Retrieved 30 September 2023.