Gidon Kremer & Kremerata Baltica: Schubert, Piazzolla, Schnittke, Rózsa, Raskatov DVD

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Product Features

• Title: Gidon Kremer & Kremerata Baltica – Schubert, Piazzolla, Schnittke, Rózsa, Raskatov
• Conductor/Violinist: Gidon Kremer
• Orchestra: Kremerata Baltica
• Guest Artist: Marta Sudraba (Cello)
• Recorded Live: Mozarteum (Großer Saal), Mozartwoche Salzburg, 2002
• Format: DVD
• Running Time: Not specified
• Label: Unitel Classica, Medici Arts
• Sound: Stereo
• Region Code: Worldwide
• Video Director: Horant H. Hohlfeld

Overview

This live recording from the 2002 Mozartwoche in Salzburg captures the captivating artistry of Gidon Kremer and his ensemble, Kremerata Baltica, as they bring together works spanning centuries of musical creativity. Known for his adventurous spirit, Kremer leads the orchestra through a diverse program, balancing the timeless beauty of Franz Schubert's String Quintet in C major with groundbreaking 20th-century compositions by Astor Piazzolla, Alfred Schnittke, Miklós Rózsa, and Alexander Raskatov.

Kremer's dedication to contemporary music is showcased through his deep connection to these works. His arrangement of Schubert’s String Quintet in C major for string orchestra is a particular highlight, bringing new life to a classical masterpiece. The performance is complemented by Piazzolla's Oblivion, a hauntingly beautiful tango, and Schnittke's Stille Musik, a meditative dialogue between violin and cello. The program also features Rózsa's Tema con Variazioni from Sinfonia concertante and the evocative 5 Minuten aus dem Leben von W. A. M. by Alexander Raskatov.

This concert, recorded in the historic Mozarteum during one of the world's most prestigious classical music festivals, is a testament to Gidon Kremer's role as both a virtuoso violinist and an innovator in classical music performance.

Interesting Facts

• Gidon Kremer is widely regarded as one of the most influential violinists of his time, known for his eclectic repertoire and pioneering interpretations of both classical and contemporary music.
• Kremerata Baltica, founded by Kremer, is a chamber orchestra composed of talented young musicians from the Baltic States, often performing groundbreaking and adventurous programs under his leadership.
• The Mozartwoche Festival in Salzburg is one of the most revered classical music festivals, attracting the world’s top artists and orchestras to celebrate the works of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and beyond.
• Franz Schubert's String Quintet in C major is considered one of the most sublime chamber music works ever written. Kremer’s arrangement for string orchestra adds a new dimension to this timeless piece.
• Astor Piazzolla is the master of tango nuevo, blending traditional Argentine tango with elements of jazz and classical music, as demonstrated in the melancholic Oblivion.

Publishers

• Label: Unitel Classica, Medici Arts
• Produced by: Idéale Audience

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