Renowned Albanian composer passes away at 68

TIRANA, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) -- The well-known Albanian composer Aleksander Lalo passed away at the age of 68 late Sunday after a cardiac attack in Tirana's Mother Teresa Hospital.

Numerous people attended Monday a ceremony organized at Albanian Radio Television premises to honor Lalo and his great work.

Aleksander Lalo was one of the most well-known Albanian composers thanks to his voluminous work that included over 25 soundtracks, various songs and symphonic works and numerous excellent orchestrations.

Albania's top state officials, composers, directors, Lalo's friends and colleagues paid homage to the great composer, noting that Albania lost one of its best and most beloved artists.