Gidon Kremer, Tatiana Grindenko

Gidon Kremer's technical brilliance, inward but passionate playing, and commitment to both new works and new interpretations of old works have made him one of the most respected violinists and conductors in the world today. He is widely known as the director of his own ensemble, Kremerata Baltica, which has explored a wide range of new music from the Baltic region and other areas. Kremer has a sizable recording catalog, much of it covering music from Eastern Europe and Russia. It includes the 2025 release Viktor Kalabis: Duettina; Chamber Music; Diptych. Kremer was born on Fe...