Tonin Harapi was an Albania

Albania

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n composer and teacher. Born in Shkodra, Albania. He studied composition in Moscow

Moscow

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, USSR. He was professor of composition at the Conservatory of Tirana; and the winner of many prizes and titles.

Discography

Kenge, Albanian Piano Music, Vol. 1, Kirsten Johnson, piano, Guild GMCD 7257; includes Harapi's Romance in A-flat, Valle: andante con moto, Nji dhimb je e vogel (A Little Pain), Valle: allegro vivo, Romance in A minor, Moll 'e kuqe top sheqere (A Candied Apple), Waltz on a Popular Theme.

Rapsodi, Albanian Piano Music, Vol. 2, Kirsten Johnson, piano, Guild GMCD 7300; includes Harapi's Sonatina, Kenge mbremje (Evening Song), and Theme and Variations.