Directed and choreographed by Lino Privitera, the production featured artists from the Compagnia Danza Contemporanea of Italy alongside Jusuf Beshiri and the OSFA String Quartet, creating an evocative dialogue between dance, sound and emotion.

The programme also incorporated Arbëresh melodies, highlighting the enduring cultural links and shared heritage of Mediterranean communities.

Performers delivered a poignant interpretation of the work, engaging audiences with a production that combined artistic expression with reflections on one of the region’s most pressing human experiences.

The event formed part of Durrës’ summer cultural calendar, which continues on Sunday evening with another Chamber Fest Durrës concert featuring works by Antonio Vivaldi performed by artists participating in the chamber music festival.

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The government head attended the reopening of the Archaeological Museum in Durres following its restoration under the programme, which has so far supported the rehabilitation of 23 cultural heritage sites.

He said the recovery effort was made possible through close cooperation with the EU and the “EU4Culture” initiative, which provided financial and technical support.

“We did everything on our part, with the right projects and will, to move this programme forward. Several sites are still under restoration, but this is a transformative effort that speaks for itself,” Rama said.

He compared the process to post-earthquake reconstruction of housing, saying both cases created an opportunity to rebuild “better and more beautifully”.

Rama said investment in culture is particularly important for Albania, not only because of its tourism potential, but also because of the country’s path toward European Union membership and the opportunity to better showcase its history.

He thanked all those involved in the project, calling it a “won challenge.”

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“Work is progressing daily, bringing us closer to reopening the museum to the public,” Gonxhja said.

The museum, along with the city’s Ethnographic Museum, has been undergoing extensive restoration and conservation, financed by the European Union and implemented by the United Nations Office for Project Services in partnership with Albania’s Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport.

Once reopened, the Archaeological Museum will rejoin the network of key cultural sites in the coastal city, offering visitors a glimpse of Albania’s rich historical and archaeological heritage.

The museum suffered significant damage during the 2019 earthquake that affected large parts of Albania, prompting the need for comprehensive restoration efforts.

The museum houses more than 3,000 historical artifacts and is a key cultural attraction in Durrës.

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