Lejla Agolli

Lejla Agolli (born 4 October 1950) is an Albanian composer.

Lejla Agolli
Born	(1950-10-04) 4 October 1950 (age 74) Korçë, Albania
Occupation	Composer

Early life

Agolli was born in Korçë, Albania.

Education

Agolli studied composition and orchestration in Tiranassa Tish Daijan.

Career

Agolli was winner of the National Civic Song Festival for the song Ah ky mall sung by Frederik Ndoci. Agolli served for several years as artistic director to The National Ensemble of Folk Songs and Dancing.^[1][2]

Works

Agolli's compositions include cantata, symphonies, concertos and chamber music. Selected works include:

• Ah ky mall
• Fantasy for violin and orchestra
• In Memoriam for solo clarinet and string orchestra, dedicated to Mother Teresa^[1]
• Poema for violin and orchestra
• Rondo No.1 for violin and orchestra
• Rondo No.2 for violin and orchestra
• Violin concerto No.1
• Violin concerto No.2

Filmography

• 1976 Majlinda dhe zogu i vogël - Composer. Animation short.^[3]
• 1976 Lisharsi - Composer. Animation short.^[4]