The International Conference on Modern Music, Digital Production, and Management at UBT Brought Innovative Ideas and Approaches to the Art of Music
25/10/2025The International Conference on Modern Music, Digital Production, and Management at UBT Brought Innovative Ideas and Approaches to the Art of Music and Creative Industry.
As part of the 14th edition of UBT’s International Scientific Conference, the International Conference on Modern Music, Digital Production, and Management gathered researchers, composers, producers, and educators from Kosovo and abroad to share research, ideas, and contemporary practices shaping the future of music and the creative industry.
At the heart of the discussions were themes addressing the transformation of music through artificial intelligence, the role of digital production in contemporary creativity, and the development of music education and artistic management in an increasingly technology-driven reality. Presenters offered both critical and practical perspectives on post-genre composition, the documentation of Kosovo’s musical heritage, the impact of musical hearing on the creative process, inclusive music education, and artist management in the digital environment. These topics created a meeting point between tradition and innovation, encouraging reflection on how art adapts to the challenges of modern times.
First Session
Chair: Prof. Assist. Dr. Liburn Jupolli
Keynote Speaker:
Prof. Dr. Simo Lazarov
Presentations:
- The Post-Genre Paradigm in Composition and Performance for the “Liburn Jupolli Ensemble” – Prof. Assist. Ph.D. Liburn Jupolli
- A Potential “Organology of Kosova Musical Instruments” and Folk/Traditional Music Documentation as an Aggregate of a Structured Kosova Traditional Music Education – Prof. Assist. Ph.D. Liburn Jupolli
- New Notation in the Piano Parts of Z. Ballata’s Chamber Works – Dr. Indira Çipa
- The Impact of Musical Hearing on the Creative Process of Composers: A Collaborative Student–Teacher Research Approach – MA. Leutrina Pireva, Vesa Xhara
- The Reciprocal Relationship Between Musical Hearing and Piano Performance: A Collaborative Student–Teacher Research Approach – MA. Leutrina Pireva, Alorë Shala
Second Session
Chair: Prof. Assist. Dr. Liburn Jupolli
Presentations:
- Artigo – Composing a Piece for a New Instrument: The Case of the Octo – A Work in Progress – PhD Cand. Yanis el-Masri
- From University to Classroom: Preparing Future Music Teachers for Democratic and Inclusive Pedagogies in Kosovo – Prof. Assoc. Besa Luzha
- The Role of the Music Manager in Building the Digital Identity of Young Artists in the Age of Social Media – MSc. Aida Gjikolli
- Anthems and City Anthems – Phenomenon or Tendency: Analytical Review After Listening to the Ferizaj Anthem – Dr. Behar Arllati
- The Role of Music Education in the Development of Young Artists for the Opera Stage – MA. Ulpiana Aliaj
