Saimir Pirgu

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Saimir Pirgu
Pirgu in 2015
Born	(1981-09-23) September 23, 1981 (age 42) Elbasan, Albania
Nationality	Albanian
Occupation	Tenor
Years active	2001–present
Family	Pirgu
Website	SaimirPirgu.com

Saimir Pirgu (born 23 September 1981 in Elbasan) is an Albanian international opera singer (tenor).^[1] In 2014 he was awarded the Italian citizenship by the President of the Italian Republic Giorgio Napolitano.^{[citation needed]}