On the evenings of April 17 and 18, the National Theatre of Opera and Ballet (TKOB) will be the stage for a unique and unforgettable event for lovers of music and ballet.

The show “Opera Gala” will unite the symphonic orchestra, choir, ballet troupe, and soloists in a grand performance under the baton of conductor Sergio Alapont and with choreography and direction by maestro Renato Zanella.

“This performance is a way to celebrate music with all the artists. There are several musical numbers from various composers, each expressing love. Music, voice, and dance are living arts that must remain in the theater,” said Renato Zanella.

“I’m pleased to be here for this important event. I would like to emphasize one word—joy—it is the thread that connects the artists to the audience, and it is this concept that should be felt by the people who have filled the hall to experience the music,” said conductor Sergio Alapont.

The audience will have the opportunity to travel through some of the most beloved arias of classical music, enjoying pieces by Mozart, Verdi, Puccini, and Strauss.

For the artists, it is beautiful that this show takes place in the spring, a season associated with rebirth, as they explain what these evenings will bring.

“Many works come together, most of them with tragic and dramatic endings, and sometimes we forget the beautiful sparks of joy that these important characters experience, which nearly all of us on stage will portray in this performance. But the sadness fades, with love remaining the central theme—joy, the beautiful sparks brought together. It’s a special concert because we don’t often get the chance to all be main protagonists on the same stage,” said mezzo-soprano Vikena Kamenica.

“The gala itself includes a variety of music and ballet, making it joyful and not boring for the audience. The public will embrace it because it truly has energy. An extraordinary job has been done,” said Enada Hoxha, prima ballerina.

The Opera Gala will last two hours and bring 150 artists of the National Theatre of Opera and Ballet to the stage.