Within the framework of the “Liepāja – European Capital of Culture 2027” program, on February 3, a conversation and music evening “Mārtiņš Freimanis. The Voice of Freedom” will take place in the Living Room of Liepāja cultural venue “Pegaza Pagalms”, dedicated to one of the brightest and most distinctive personalities in Latvian music.
There are voices that do not fade with the final chord of a song. They continue to sound in people, in memories, and in the courage to be different. Mārtiņš Freimanis was one such voice - an artist whose creativity, openness, and sense of freedom continue to inspire generations.
On this evening, through personal stories, memories, and live music, we will discover Mārtiņš Freimanis as a person and his creative legacy. The conversation will be hosted by Maija Kalniņa, a friend of Freimanis, who will share personal memories and a sense of the era. Also taking part in the conversation will be his creative companion, former member of the band “Tumsa” and pianist Normunds Kalniņš. The two artists will recall their shared experiences, speak about Freimanis’ influence on their own creative paths, and perform his songs.
The visual world of the evening will be shaped by works by artist Vincenzo Tax and a scenography especially inspired by the spirit of Liepāja rock music, where Latvian and Italian artistic experience will meet. The artworks will be complemented by video animations, giving them new life and creating a multilayered dialogue between music, art, and memories.
“Mārtiņš Freimanis. The Voice of Freedom” will be an evening about a person who was not afraid to be himself, about songs that become part of our identity, and about creative freedom that knows no boundaries.
The event is being implemented within the framework of the “Liepāja – European Capital of Culture 2027” program, using funding allocated by Liepāja City, South Kurzeme, Kuldīga municipalities, and the Ministry of Culture. The “Liepāja 2027” program is supported by the main partner in environmental education and sustainability, AS “CleanR Grupa”, the main partner in air mobility and international communication, AS “Air Baltic Corporation”, the partner in promoting financial literacy and business growth, AS “SEB banka”, the land mobility partner, SIA “Lux Express Latvia”, the partner on legal matters, SIA “Sorainen ZAB”, the water transport mobility and international communication partner, SIA “Stena Line”, and the car rental partner, “SIXT”. Media partners: VSIA “Latvijas Sabiedriskais medijs”, SIA “Žurnāls Santa”, SIA “Tvnet grupa”, AS “Kurzemes Radio”.
