Oskar Freysinger: meeting the artist

Le Regard Libre N° 38 - Loris S. Musumeci and Jonas Follonier

You know a political Oskar Freysinger. The man who went from municipal councillor to member of the Valais Grand Council, rising to the status of national councillor to reach the lofty position of State Councillor. You know him as «Monsieur UDC», with his outspokenness and well-groomed ponytail. Now discover a man with a fine pen and an electric guitar. Discover a writer, a poet, a philosopher, a composer. In short: an artist. Discover also a man of spirit, a happy man, who welcomes us into his home for a warm encounter.

Loris S. Musumeci and Jonas Follonier: How often do you get asked about your status as an artist?

Oskar Freysinger: No, most of the journalists who came to interview me for a book during my ca