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Kremerata Musica is a classical music ensemble founded by the renowned Latvian violinist Gidon Kremer in 1981. The ensemble is known for its innovative and eclectic programming, which combines classical masterpieces with contemporary works and lesser-known pieces from various musical traditions. Gidon Kremer, who was born in Riga, Latvia in 1947, began his musical career at a young age and quickly gained recognition as a prodigious talent. He studied at the Moscow Conservatory under the legendary violinist David Oistrakh and won several international competitions, including the Tchaikovsky Competition in 1970. In the 1970s, he established himself as one of the leading violinists of his generation, performing with major orchestras and conductors around the world. In 1981, Kremer founded Kremerata Musica as a chamber orchestra that would allow him to explore new repertoire and collaborate with other musicians on a more intimate scale. The ensemble's name is a combination of Kremer's surname and the Italian word for music, reflecting his vision of a group that would be both personal and universal in its approach to music-making. Kremerata Musica's core membership consists of around 20 musicians, including string players, wind players, and percussionists. The ensemble is known for its flexible and adaptable approach, often performing without a conductor and adjusting its size and instrumentation to suit the needs of each program. Many of its members are also accomplished soloists and chamber musicians in their own right, and the ensemble has a reputation for nurturing young talent. One of Kremerata Musica's early highlights was its 1983 debut at the Salzburg Festival, where it performed a program of works by Mozart, Schubert, and Schnittke. The ensemble's unconventional approach and Kremer's charismatic stage presence won over audiences and critics alike, and the group soon became a fixture on the international concert circuit. Over the years, Kremerata Musica has collaborated with a wide range of composers, performers, and artists from different genres and cultures. Some of its notable partnerships include the Argentine composer Astor Piazzolla, the Russian pianist Martha Argerich, the Georgian singer Nino Katamadze, and the German visual artist Anselm Kiefer. The ensemble has also commissioned and premiered numerous works by contemporary composers, including Sofia Gubaidulina, Arvo Pärt, and Philip Glass. Kremerata Musica has recorded extensively for various labels, including Deutsche Grammophon, ECM, and Nonesuch. Its discography includes a wide range of repertoire, from Baroque and Classical works to contemporary and world music. Some of its most acclaimed recordings include the albums "After Mozart" (1991), which features arrangements of Mozart's music by Schnittke and others, and "Happy Birthday" (1997), which celebrates the 50th birthday of Arvo Pärt with a program of his works. Kremerata Musica has received numerous awards and honors for its contributions to the classical music world. In 1992, the ensemble was awarded the Echo Klassik Prize for its recording of Schnittke's "Concerto Grosso No. 1". In 2004, Kremer received the Praemium Imperiale, one of the highest honors in the arts, for his achievements as a violinist and founder of Kremerata Musica.

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