A unique masterclass took place on Monday, 7 April at the Karosta Music School (Liepājas Karostas mūzikas skola) in Liepāja, where young musicians from Liepāja and Tartu 2024 – two European Capitals of Culture – came together.
Students from the Liepāja Karosta Music School and Tartu Valla Muusikakool worked with renowned folk music and improvisation artist Julgī Stalte, preparing for the upcoming concert “Cheers to Liepāja! Young Musicians from Tartu and Liepāja Unite in a Musical Tribute for Liepāja 400”, happening already today, Tuesday, April 8.
During the masterclass, young musicians not only honed their musical skills, but also discovered the power of music as a universal language – one that transcends linguistic barriers, unites traditions, and inspires collaboration. On this evening, Karosta Music School became a place where cultures, countries, traditions, and generations came together.
The masterclass brought together young talents playing instruments such as piano, violin, trumpet, saxophone, guitar, accordion, zither, and many more.
Organiser: Foundation Liepāja 2027, cooperation partners: Liepāja Karosta Music School and Tartu Valla Muusikakool.
Supported by: Project “EstLat ECOCs together” (Estonia-Latvia Programme) is supported by Interreg IV-A Estonia-Latvia Programme 2021-2027 aiming to strengthen cooperation among regions across the borders of Estonia and Latvia.
Project objective: To empower young people and actors of the cultural community by developing their skills and knowledge in creating inclusive and innovative cultural programs with the help of cross-border knowledge and cultural exchange led by European Capitals of Culture.
The project’s duration is from July 2024 to December 2025, with a series of activities planned. Funding from the European Regional Development Fund: €69,935, partner co-financing: €17,483.75.
Project partners: Foundation Tartu 2024 and Foundation Liepāja 2027.
More information is available at www.estlat.eu.
To help applicants prepare their project proposals for the cultural tourism competition “Land of (Un)rest, Tell Us Stories!”, the Liepāja 2027 Foundation (Liepāja 2027) invites interested parties to an informative seminar on Monday, 10 November, at 16:00 in the Great Hall of the South Kurzeme Regional Council (Lielā iela 54, Grobiņa).
This week, we were delighted to welcome our colleagues from Bourges 2028 — the European Capital of Culture that will follow Liepāja — for a working visit. Over five inspiring days, we exchanged experiences on cultural accessibility, environmental sustainability, and public participation, while exploring future cooperation between Liepāja 2027 and Bourges 2028.
