Albania/Tirana - 14/1/2012- CD-EUDNews. The New Year’s Eve Gala Concert is the most important artistic and musical event in Albania. Television and radio stations broadcast this event all over the country. Ambassadors, politicians, artists and important personalities always take part in this great event.
Irida Dragoti-Mazza, an Adventist professional mezzo-soprano, was unexpectedly asked by the director of the national opera theatre to sing the 'Lord's Prayer' song, under his direction of the orchestra. Sacred music is not very common in secular theatres, especially in post-communist countries like Albania.
Irida’s performance was greatly appreciated by all the participants, above all by several foreign Ambassadors. The director commented to some tv channels: "Irida has prayed in a wonderful way for our beloved country".
Irida Dragoti-Mazza is a professional opera singer. She has studied in Albania and Italy, graduating with top grades. She has done master-level studies with some of the most important opera singers in the world, such as Renata Scotto, Daniela Dessi', Raina Kabaivanska. She has also worked with very important directors like Zubin Mehta, Claudio Abbado and famous artists like Andrea Bocelli and Ennio Morricone.
Irida commented: "I thank God for the wonderful opportunity to witness in secular theatres. I love God and I'm always happy to sing for him. My greatest joy is to sing sacred songs. I'm proud to be an Adventist and want to thank the church for also giving me the opportunity to sing at Adventist events."
Irida is married to Andreas. They have a 2-year-old daughter, Christine.
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