On September 27, an unforgettable evening honoring the centenary of Pierre Boulez — the 20th-century revolutionary of contemporary music and brilliant composer — took place at the “Great Amber” Concert Hall.
The concert featured Boulez’s “Anthèmes II” for violin and culminated in the breathtaking “Répons”, bringing together classical instruments and cutting-edge electronics.
A big round of applause to Sinfonietta Rīga, conductor Normunds Šnē, and all the incredible artists and IRCAM specialists who made this extraordinary celebration of Boulez possible!
The concert “Pierre Boulez 100. Sinfonietta Rīga” was organised by SIA “Great Amber”. It was held as part of the Liepāja Art Forum project of the Liepāja 2027 program, with funding provided by the Ministry of Culture, the Liepāja municipality, and the municipalities of South Kurzeme and Kuldīga. Supported by: State Culture Capital Foundation.
On Friday, 29 May, at 17:00, the contemporary art exhibition “At Ease!” will open at the storefronts of 36/38 Graudu Street in Liepāja, where it will remain on view until 29 June. Organised by the Liepāja 2027 Foundation, the exhibition brings together artworks that explore creative practices of peacebuilding.
Marking Europe Day, on May 9, 2026, a research presentation will be held at the Kuldīga Art House. The event will also serve as a shared experience and an open conversation about how we, local Europeans, imagine our lives, our society, and our future. The research was developed by Democracy Foundation as part of the programme “Liepāja – European Capital of Culture 2027.”
During this workshop, participants learned how to prepare a traditional bonfire, make festive decorations, create flower crowns, and prepare traditional Midsummer dishes.
