Gidon Kremer is not only one of the leading violinists in the world, he is also - thanks to his unquenchable curiosity and search for new impulses - one of the most fascinating musical personalities of our time. His repertoire ranges from Bach to the present, and a number of contemporary composers have achieved international recognition through his commitment.

This DVD presents a very original programme with rarely-performed pieces and Kremer's own version for string orchestra of the Schubert Quintet which makes it particularly attractive.

Kremerata Baltica, a chamber orchestra, was created in 1997 by Gidon Kremer, who serves as the orchestra's artistic director and solo violinist. The high artistic quality of the ensemble is the result of the exceptional talent of the individual musicians and Kremer's innovative approach to repertoire.

Kremerata Baltica is composed exclusively of talented young musicians (average age 27) from the Baltic States and is supported by the Ministries of Culture of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, making the group the de facto cultural ambassadors of the region. Kremerata Baltica won a Grammy Award in 2002, was nominated for another in 2003 and performs in all the great halls of the world.

Mozartwoche Salzburg 2002: recorded live at the Mozarteum (Großer Saal).

NTSC 16:9 & 4:3, PCM stereo, 5.1 DTS & Dolby
Region code : All (0)
Booklet: French, English, German
Total running time : 88 minutes
Audiences : All audiences