For the third time, the Experimental Ensemble of Lumbardhi together with the composer Ilir Bajri worked for around a week to compose a soundtrack for Besim Sahatçi’s documentary titled “Pehlivanët”.
The Lumbardhi Experimental Ensemble, an initiative of the Lumbardhi Foundation, this time composed of 11 instrumentalists under the direction of composer Ilir Bajri, created and performed the soundtrack live on August 6, 2024, on the stage of Kino Lumbardhi, which was also part of the special performances at the XXIII edition of the Dokufest documentary film festival.
Find the full performance: here.
The Experimental Ensemble of Lumbardhi and Pehlivanët: Resounded was supported by the Ministry of Culture, Youth And Sport, Dokufest and ITP Prizren.
Credits
Ilir Bajri: Director of the Ensemble
Cemi Tatar : Drummer & Artistic Coordinator
Diart Ramadani: Sound Engineer
Ares Shporta: Executive Producer
Instrumentalists :
Iris Perolli – Viola
Lirdina Kukaj – Viola
Gresa Broqi – Cello
Urim Maliqi – Guitar
Anjeza Namligjiu – Piano / Synth
Eleonida Elezi – Piano / Synth
Viola Recaj – Piano / Synth
Rinë Foniqi – Clarinet
Malbora Krajku – Clarinet
Alba Basha – Flute
Nita Krajku – Flute
Team:
Fisnik Eger: Event Coordinator
Hazir Dula: Production Coordinator / Documentary digitalization
Ardit Guncati: Administation and Finance Officer