Raimonds Celms & Matiss Žilinskis: Distant Shores Concert
Latvian Legends Bring “Distant shores” to Life in Liepāja
Liepāja, Latvia – Get ready for a captivating evening of music, poetry, and nostalgia as acclaimed actor Raimonds Celms and talented pianist matīss Žilinskis present their new concert program, “Tālie krasti” (Distant Shores), at parka Paviljons on March 9, 2025, at 6:00 PM.
Inspired by the romantic verse of Latvian poet Viļs Plūdonis, celms and Žilinskis weave a tapestry of stories about love, nature, friendship, and the vibrant bohemian life of pre-war Latvia.
Imagine yourself transported to a smoky café in Riga’s Old Town in 1934, where Celms’s charismatic voice blends seamlessly with Žilinskis’s evocative piano melodies. The performance promises a journey through time, filled with evocative imagery and heartfelt emotion.
“Tālie krasti” is part of parka Paviljons’ spring event series, which aims to celebrate the season with a blend of music, gastronomy, and joyful ambiance.tickets are 25 euros per person and can be purchased at Parka Paviljons. The ticket price includes entry to the concert.
Distant shores: An Interview with Raimonds Celms
NewsDirectory3.com: Raimonds, your upcoming concert “Tālie krasti” at parka Paviljons has generated a lot of excitement. Can you tell us a bit about the inspiration behind this unique program?
Raimonds Celms: This project has been a true labour of love. The poetry of Viļs Plūdonis has always held a special place in my heart.His words capture the essence of Latvian identity, especially the romanticism and longing for distant horizons that defined the bohemian spirit of pre-war Latvia.
NewsDirectory3.com: How dose Matīss Žilinskis’s musical accompaniment enhance the experience of plūdonis’s poetry?
Raimonds Celms: Matīss is a gifted pianist who possesses an incredible ability to translate emotion into sound. His compositions perfectly complement the themes and moods of Plūdonis’s verse, creating an immersive and evocative soundscape.
NewsDirectory3.com: The program promises to transport audiences to a specific time and place – Riga’s Old Town in 1934. What can attendees expect from this “journey through time”?
Raimonds Celms: Imagine yourself stepping into a dimly lit café, filled with the sound of clinking glasses and lively conversation. Through the power of Plūdonis’s words and Matīss’s music, we aim to recreate the atmosphere of a lost era, where love, laughter, and art flourished despite the shadows of impending change.