Opera/Ballet

In the centre of Tirana on the East side of Scanderbeg square is situated the National Opera House. It is an institution which during communist times was highly regarded and produced many famous lyrical singers and ballet dancers due to strict Russian style, study regimes. Many of the teachers had studied in famous schools in the ex Soviet Union and the tradition has carried on. During the opera season diverse world famous operas and ballets are performed on the stage of this institution. Due to the fact that classical music was seen as entertainment of the masses during the regime Albania has inherited more than 9 symphony orchestras and ticket prices for classical music plays are cheap in price but not on talent. In terms of stage and set design they may not be the most artistically accomplished, but they offer great live performances.