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Drilon Chochaj
Guitar
Kosovo
Years active: 2023
Drilon Çoçaj started learning guitar at age 7 in family surroundings, continued at Music School "Lorenc Antoni" in Prizren. Graduated and earned Master's degree from Academy of Arts, University of Prishtina with Prof. Xhevdet Sahatxhija. Winner of 1st and 2nd places at International "Ars Kosova" young musicians competition in Prishtina.
Performed solo concerts and with ensembles in Sweden, Albania, Kosovo, Montenegro, Germany. Festivals: Guitar Sounds Tirana, Dam Fest, Re Musica Pristina, Chopin Festival Poland, Ulcinj Summer Festival. Jury member: Ehat Musa Competition Peja, Ars Kosova Pristina, guitar competitions Tivat Montenegro.
Currently assistant professor at Faculty of Arts Prishtina, teaches at Music School "Prenk Jakova" Prishtina and "Misbah & Friends". His students win awards at international competitions. Regularly holds masterclasses in Kosovo, Albania, and Sweden.
Performed solo concerts and with ensembles in Sweden, Albania, Kosovo, Montenegro, Germany. Festivals: Guitar Sounds Tirana, Dam Fest, Re Musica Pristina, Chopin Festival Poland, Ulcinj Summer Festival. Jury member: Ehat Musa Competition Peja, Ars Kosova Pristina, guitar competitions Tivat Montenegro.
Currently assistant professor at Faculty of Arts Prishtina, teaches at Music School "Prenk Jakova" Prishtina and "Misbah & Friends". His students win awards at international competitions. Regularly holds masterclasses in Kosovo, Albania, and Sweden.