Culture, Tourism and Sports Minister Blendi Gonxhja shared Jaho’s message on social media on Saturday, calling it “a heartfelt reminder that hope and love are the greatest strength.”

“Don’t postpone your breast screening. Take care of yourself, because life is the most precious gift. By sharing this moment, we unite in solidarity, strength and hope,” Gonxhja said.

Jaho, recognized globally for her opera performances, stressed the personal and social impact of breast cancer.

“Every year, hundreds of women and girls in Albania face breast cancer. It is not just a disease, but a daily battle for strength, hope and life,” she said.

Her message to Albanian women was clear: “Don’t delay your checkup. Early detection saves lives. Caring for yourself is an act of love – for yourself, for your family, for your future. Together we are stronger, together we give hope.”

The Pink October campaign in Albania, part of a global initiative, aims to raise awareness on prevention and early diagnosis of breast cancer, one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide.

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The Albania-born opera star of international acclaim will be singing Maria on the sixth and last night of the opera show at Hamburg State Opera.

“And just like that, we reach our final performance. This production has been more than a series of performances – it has been a shared heartbeat, a place where music and art have connected us in ways words never could,” Jaho wrote on the social media.

Maria Stuarda (Mary Stuart) is a tragic opera (tragedia lirica), in two acts, by Gaetano Donizetti, to a libretto by Giuseppe Bardari, based on Andrea Maffei’s translation of Friedrich Schiller’s 1800 play Maria Stuart.

The opera is one of a number of operas by Donizetti which deal with the Tudor period in English history, including Anna Bolena (named for Henry VIII’s second wife, Anne Boleyn), Roberto Devereux (named for a putative lover of Queen Elizabeth I of England) and Il castello di Kenilworth.

The story is loosely based on the lives of Mary, Queen of Scots (Mary Stuart) and her cousin Queen Elizabeth I. Schiller had invented the confrontation of the two Queens, who in fact never met.

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Last night, in Madrid, she received the “Best Foreign Artist” award for her outstanding contribution to Lyrics and Culture in Spain.

The Best Foreign Artist Award was extended to Soprano Ermonela Jaho for her moving portrayal of Suor Angelica in Puccini’s Il Trittico, which took place at the Gran Teatre del Liceu in November 2022.

Justice Minister extended the award to Jaho, a reflection of her talent and devotion, but even of the strength of art to join cultures. /j.p/p.s./

“Congratulations to our ambassador, the artist Ermonela Jaho, who was selected as one of the best singers for 2023. We look forward to working with you again this year,” reads the online publication made by Opera Rara.

In the motivation dedicated to Ermonela, it is written: “It is difficult to define Ermonela Jaho’s commitment to every role she brings to the stage. There’s intensity and so much truth that one feels everything her character are going through.”/p.s./

Under the special and masterful care of the iconic soprano Ermonela Jaho who put the cornerstone of this program, from October 2-5, young artists aged 18-30 will have the opportunity to get trained free of charge about the physical technique of singing, that of singing interpretation, the psychological preparation of the repertoire and the construction of a role.

Applications will remain open until September 25 for everyone who feels technically inclined and wants to strengthen skills through new methods.

The special feature of this masterclass is that it will be possible for all those interested to become listeners, regardless of age or profession. The Opera and Ballet House also invites interested teachers/pedagogues to cooperate in building a common work plan with pupils/students, who are more than welcome./p.s./