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Rubin Kodheli is a renowned Albanian-American cellist and composer who has made a significant impact on the classical music scene. Born in Tirana, Albania, in 1979, Kodheli showed an early interest in music and began playing the cello at the age of six. His parents, both musicians, recognized his talent and encouraged him to pursue a career in music. Kodheli's family moved to the United States when he was ten years old, and he continued his musical education at the Juilliard School in New York City. He studied under the tutelage of renowned cellist Joel Krosnick and graduated with a Bachelor of Music degree in 2001. After completing his studies, Kodheli began performing with various orchestras and ensembles, including the New York Philharmonic, the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, and the American Symphony Orchestra. He also collaborated with a number of notable musicians, including Yo-Yo Ma, Philip Glass, and Sting. In addition to his work as a cellist, Kodheli is also an accomplished composer. He has written music for film, television, and theater, and his compositions have been performed by orchestras and ensembles around the world. One of Kodheli's most notable performances was his solo cello performance at the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. He played a haunting rendition of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah," which received widespread acclaim and was viewed by millions of people around the world. Kodheli has also received numerous awards and accolades for his work as a musician and composer. In 2010, he was awarded the prestigious Aaron Copland Award for his contributions to American music. He has also been a recipient of the ASCAP Foundation Morton Gould Young Composer Award and the BMI Foundation Jerry Harrington Award. Despite his success, Kodheli remains humble and dedicated to his craft. He continues to perform and compose music, and is committed to sharing his love of classical music with audiences around the world.

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