Feb 8 • 07:18 UTC 🇱🇻 Latvia LSM

A Month After Dismissal, the Former Director of the Concert Hall «Gors» Has Still Not Received an Official Justification

The former director of the Concert Hall «Gors» continues to await an official explanation for her dismissal, amid claims of political pressure regarding artistic decisions.

The former director of the Concert Hall «Gors», after a month since her dismissal, has yet to receive any written justification for the reasons behind her removal. She mentioned experiencing political pressure during her tenure, with discussions about the concert repertoire reflecting differing opinions influenced by cultural contexts. This has raised concerns regarding the independence of the artistic direction of the hall.

In light of these developments, Rēzekne's mayor, Aleksandrs Bartaševičs, has denied any attempts to influence artistic independence but acknowledged dissatisfaction with the hall's programming prior to the upcoming municipal elections. This encounter reveals a tension between the municipality’s expectations and the artistic choices made by the concert hall’s management, drawing attention to the larger implications for cultural institutions in Latvia.

Zirniņa, who previously worked in the public relations department of the Rēzekne municipality, expressed her intention to formally request an official explanation for her dismissal, indicating that clarity on the matter is essential both for her and for upholding the integrity of the concert hall's mission. The ongoing situation highlights the delicate balance between artistic freedom and political oversight within cultural organizations.

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