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Ensemble

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Kremerata Baltica is a chamber orchestra that was founded in 1997 by the renowned Latvian violinist Gidon Kremer. The orchestra is made up of young musicians from the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, and has gained international recognition for its innovative programming and virtuosic performances. Gidon Kremer was born in Riga, Latvia in 1947, and began playing the violin at the age of four. He studied at the Moscow Conservatory with the legendary violinist David Oistrakh, and went on to win numerous international competitions, including the Tchaikovsky Competition in 1970. Kremer has since become one of the most respected and influential violinists of his generation, known for his passionate and deeply expressive playing. In 1997, Kremer founded Kremerata Baltica as a way to showcase the talent of young musicians from the Baltic states. The orchestra's name is a combination of Kremer's last name and the Latin word for "Baltic." The ensemble quickly gained a reputation for its dynamic and innovative programming, which often features works by contemporary composers alongside more traditional repertoire. One of the highlights of Kremerata Baltica's early years was a performance at the Salzburg Festival in 1998, where they played a program of works by Arvo Pärt, Astor Piazzolla, and Alfred Schnittke. The performance was a critical and commercial success, and helped to establish the orchestra as a major force in the classical music world. Since then, Kremerata Baltica has performed at many of the world's most prestigious concert halls and festivals, including Carnegie Hall, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the BBC Proms. The orchestra has collaborated with a wide range of artists, from jazz pianist Chick Corea to singer-songwriter Sting. In addition to its live performances, Kremerata Baltica has also released a number of acclaimed recordings. The orchestra's debut album, "After Mozart," featured works by Mozart and his contemporaries, and won a Grammy Award for Best Small Ensemble Performance in 2002. Other notable recordings include "Happy Birthday, Mr. Weinberg," a tribute to the Polish composer Mieczysław Weinberg, and "New Seasons," which features works by contemporary composers including Philip Glass and Arvo Pärt. Kremerata Baltica has received numerous awards and honors over the years, including the Echo Klassik Award, the Latvian Grand Music Award, and the Praemium Imperiale, one of the most prestigious arts awards in the world. The orchestra has also been recognized for its commitment to education and outreach, with programs that bring classical music to young people in the Baltic states and beyond. Despite its many achievements, Kremerata Baltica remains committed to its original mission of showcasing the talent of young musicians from the Baltic states. The orchestra continues to tour extensively, and has become known for its electrifying and deeply emotional performances. With Gidon Kremer at the helm, Kremerata Baltica is sure to remain a major force in the classical music world for years to come.

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