Bledar Kondi

Bledar Kondi is a researcher and lecturer affiliated with the Department of Musicology at the Institute for Music, Media and Speech Sciences, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg. His academic roles span decades, including positions as a Research Associate (2008–09, 2018–19, and since 2021) and Lecturer for Ethnomusicology and Aural Training (2010–2020).

• Education: Diploma in Composition (1996–2000) from the Academy of Arts, Tirana; Doctorate (2008–12) at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg.

Research Interests encompass diverse areas such as:

• Death culture and ritual mourning in Albania
• Music of the Oriental Jews
• Music in the communist dictatorship
• Transcultural perspectives in music theory
• Contemporary classical music

His post-doctoral project explores the revival of secularized sacred songs (piyyutim) in Israel.

Scientific Awards:

• Scholarship holder at Martin Luther University, supported by the Ministry of Culture of Saxony-Anhalt (2009–11)

Professional Roles:

• Internship Officer (current role)
• Research Associate and Lecturer at the Department of Musicology