The Artists
The
Ensemble
World-class performers from Broadway, Carnegie Hall, the Silk Road Ensemble, and the Juilliard School — united by Albanian heritage.
“A pioneering collaboration between Albanian and American performers — united by artistic excellence, shared heritage, and mutual respect.”Queen Teuta Quartet
The Four
First Violin
Margret
Radovani
Albania · New York
Margret (Greta) Radovani is an Albanian violinist and educator known for her expressive sound, versatility, and charismatic stage presence. Classically trained with a Master's in Solo Violin Performance, she has performed with the National Opera and Ballet Theatre of Albania, Tirana Philharmonic, Fairfax Symphony Orchestra, and prestigious youth orchestras across Europe.
She has appeared at concert halls and festivals internationally, collaborating with celebrated artists including Gregory Alan Isakov and Anthony McGill.
Violin
Megan
Gould
New York City
Megan Gould is one of New York City's most versatile violinists, acclaimed for her work across Middle Eastern, Greek, classical, and popular music traditions. Holding a Master's degree in Ethnomusicology from the University of London, she has performed internationally and appeared at renowned venues including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Kennedy Center, collaborating with artists such as David Byrne, Natalie Merchant, and the Silk Road Ensemble.
An accomplished performer, arranger, and composer, Megan continues to record and tour extensively while contributing to projects spanning traditional world music, film, and contemporary popular music. Her original composition, "Teuta the Queen," for Sounds of Albania, conveys a sense of strength and mystique, capturing the essence of the Illyrian queen's spirit.
Viola
Entela
Barçi
Albania · New York City
An accomplished violist whose career spans chamber music, Broadway, and community outreach. A graduate of the prestigious Juilliard School, Entela has performed on Broadway in The Producers and in the musical Beetlejuice.
She is also a recording artist whose work can be found on Apple Music and Spotify, and continues to share her artistry with audiences and students throughout New York City.
Cello
Eleanor
Norton
New York City
Currently the cellist for the hit Broadway show Moulin Rouge, she regularly performs on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Saturday Night Live, and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
World tours with Adele and The Jonas Brothers. She held the cello chair at The Cher Show and was cello coach on the Amazon Prime series Mozart in The Jungle.
Music Director & Arranger
Edmond
Xhani
“One of the most recognized and respected musicians in Albania, Kosovo, and across the Albanian diaspora.”
Edmond Xhani’s artistic formation was shaped by maestro Robert Radoja and composers Ferdinand Deda and Çesk Zadeja. At just 14 years old, he participated in the 9th Song Festival at RTSH in 1970 — the youngest instrumentalist in its history.
He worked for many years with the ART (Albanian Radio & Television) Orchestra as guitarist, and with the National Folk Ensemble as instrumentalist and later conductor. His artistic activity spans composition, adaptation, and arrangement across folk music, light music, children’s music, and instrumental repertoire.
1970
First festival, age 14
50+
Years performing
ART
Albanian Radio & TV Orchestra
Folk
National Folk Ensemble conductor
Extended Voices
Percussion
Shane Shanahan
New York
Shane Shanahan is an acclaimed percussionist, composer, and educator known for his versatility across world, jazz, and contemporary music traditions. A founding member of the renowned ensemble Yo-Yo Ma's Silkroad Ensemble, he has performed and collaborated with artists from around the world, helping to bridge diverse musical cultures through innovative performance and education. Shanahan is recognized for his dynamic artistry, extensive international touring, and commitment to cross-cultural musical exchange.
Flute & Piccolo
Etnika Beqrama
Kosovo · New York
Originally from Kosovo and now residing in New York, Etnika is a rising young flutist whose remarkable talent, musical sensitivity, and captivating performances have already distinguished her as an artist to watch.
Clarinet
Ismail Lumanovski
Northern Macedonia · New York
Ismail Lumanovski is an internationally acclaimed clarinetist celebrated for his dynamic virtuosity, expressive musicianship, and innovative fusion of folk traditions with classical and contemporary repertoire. A graduate of The Juilliard School, he has performed at major venues including Carnegie Hall, Salle Pleyel, and the Kennedy Center, earning international recognition and numerous competition awards. Ismail is especially recognized for his distinctive blend of classical technique, folk traditions, and improvisation, which has made him a leading voice in contemporary Balkan-inspired music.
Past Members
Clarinet
Ylli Zhaveli
Kosovo · New York
Musician, educator, and conductor with Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Clarinet Performance. Masterclasses across Europe with leading clarinetists. His playing spans chamber music to modern classical with a focus on emotional storytelling.