Tunisian Tenor Hassen Doss Honored in Rome

Tunisian tenor Hassen Doss was honored in Rome on October 14 during the fourth edition of the 2026 International Excellence Euro-Mediterranean Prize, also known as the 'Oscar of the Mediterranean.' This distinction, awarded by Dündar Kesapli, president of the Mediterranean Journalists Association, highlights his contribution to culture, cooperation, and dialogue among Mediterranean peoples. The ceremony took place in the Giovanni Spadolini Hall of the Italian Ministry of Culture, in the presence of representatives of the Tunisian Embassy in Italy, diplomats, and other guests. The prize was awarded to Hassen Doss for his artistic career marked by commitment, perseverance, and hard work. Trained at the Sousse Music Institute and the Tunis Superior Music Institute, he is recognized as a pioneer in the dissemination of lyrical singing in Tunisia. His work has brought Tunisian audiences closer to opera by combining lyrical vocal technique, Arab musical tradition, and contemporary sounds. Hassen Doss expressed his emotions to the Tap agency, emphasizing the symbolic significance of this honor in Italy, a country renowned for its rich lyrical tradition. He also mentioned the presence of international personalities such as Francesco Totti, former captain of AS Rome, during the ceremony. This prize marks the culmination of a long artistic journey and a constant commitment to culture and cooperation between the two shores of the Mediterranean.