European Capital of Culture 2027 Opening Concert "Symphony of Winds"
On 23 January 2027 at 9: 00 PM, the opening concert of "Liepāja - European Capital of Culture 2027", "Symphony of Winds", will take place in the Great Hall of Liepāja Concert Hall "Lielais dzintars", featuring the first performance of composer Ēriks Ešenvalds’ specially created work "Symphony of Winds" for this occasion.
The world premiere will be accompanied by a thematic video message by brothers Lauris and Mārcis Ābele - the story of a mythical being, a mermaid washed ashore, who, guided by creative brilliance, sees the city, its character, and its people. The mermaid’s supernatural power to kindle creative restlessness reveals unusual horizons and inspires one to dare to follow their own path of discovery. To those who see this mermaid, creative restlessness and a path shaped by the stormy sea of the Kurzeme coast shine like amber.
The unusual story will be performed live by a local jazz trio, while the Liepāja Symphony Orchestra under the baton of conductor Guntis Kuzma, the wind orchestra "Riga" under the baton of conductor Valdis Butāns, and soloist Annija Kristiāna Ādamsone will take the stage. The evening will be hosted by Mārtiņš Meiers and Agnese Jēkabsone-Ozoliņa.
Creative team
Director - LAURA
Set designer - Sintija Jēkabsone
Screenplay author - Mārtiņš Meiers
Costume designer - Fjodors Podgornijs
Lighting designer - Oskars Pauliņš
Video artists - Lauris Ābele, Mārcis Ābele
Venue: Great Hall
Duration: concert in two parts, approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes
Recommended age: 7+
Tickets: from EUR 30.00. As the event approaches, the ticket price may change.
Discounts:
- •Students, teachers, pensioners - 25%
- •Persons with disabilities of groups I and II, as well as their companions - 50%
- •Holders of the Honorary Family card ("3+ Family Card") or LT ("Šeimos kortele"), or EST ("Perekaart") - 25%
- •Group tickets: 10% when purchasing 10 or more tickets
NB: When attending the concert, the visitor must present a document confirming the discount.
The project "Liepāja - European Capital of Culture 2027" is implemented by the foundation "Foundation Liepāja 2027", the Liepāja State City Municipality, and official partners - South Kurzeme Municipality and Kuldīga Municipality. Co-financed by 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", partner for legal matters, SIA "Sorainen ZAB", land mobility partner, SIA "Lux Express Latvia", water transport mobility and international communication partner, SIA "Stena Line". Media partners - VSIA "Latvijas Sabiedriskais medijs", SIA "Žurnāls Santa", SIA "Tvnet grupa", AS "Kurzemes Radio".
