Kremerata Baltica

Programme

Johann S. Bach, Concerto for Piano and Strings No. 1 in D minor, BWV 1052; arr. A. Pushkarev
Johann S. Bach, Chaconne from Partita in D minor for solo violin, BWV 1004; piano adapt.: F. Busoni
Ludwig van Beethoven, String Quartet in F minor, Op. 95, 'Quartetto Serioso', arr. G. Mahler
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Astor Piazzolla, Three Pieces for Chamber Orchestra - for piano and string orchestra, transcription José Bragato
Chick Corea, La Fiesta; adapt. for 2 cellos, percussion and strings: A. Pushkarev
Paul Desenne, Gran Cacerolazo, for piano, strings and percussion (2010)

The most renowned Baltic chamber orchestra builds its artistic identity on outstanding young musicians and a daring repertoire that places the classics in juxtaposition with contemporary rarities.

Celebrating his 50th birthday in 1997, the reputed violinist Gidon Kremer gave himself a special present: he established the Kremerata Baltica chamber orchestra. Kremer hand-picked 27 of the most exceptional young instrumental talents originating from the Baltic States, and soon the orchestra emerged as one of the most distinguished and sought-after chamber orchestras in Europe and elsewhere. Kremer immediately envisaged the potential behind the ensemble as a medium for inspiring the musical and cultural life of the Baltic States. Supported by a joint program of the Ministries of Culture of all three countries, as well as numerous sponsors, Baltica has successfully promoted the music of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania and, aside from the well-known chamber orchestra compositions, performed a number of new works commissioned by the orchestra. Kremerata Baltica’s After Mozart in 2002 received the much coveted Grammy Award.

Caracas-born pianist Gabriela Montero distinguishes herself from other contemporary music interpreters for her special talent: she combines her career as a classical artist with her rather unique improvisational gifts. Both during her recitals and after her concerts, Gabriela often invites her audience to participate by asking them for a melody to improvise. Gabriela has always improvised, and decided to make this public at the behest of Martha Argerich, who told her not to be afraid whether people would find it improper or not. Many TV viewers will remember Gabriela Montero from the January 2009 Inauguration Day festivities in Washington DC.

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