Without question, the emergence of Gidon Kremer in the West

was one of the major musical events of the second half of the

20th century.

Throughout his career, Kremer has tirelessly advocated and

performed the work of his fellow countrymen outside of the

former Soviet Union. His efforts have enriched the repertoire

with some of the most affecting and beautiful music composed

in the last 50 years.

Kremer is also well-versed with the classical music literature of

Central Europe, as he amply demonstrates in these

performances from the 1977 Schwetzinger Festival.