Gidon Kremer, Kremerata Baltica: Songs of Fate (CD)

Songs of Fate is a poignant collection released on ECM Records in January 2024, featuring violinist Gidon Kremer and the Kremerata Baltica chamber orchestra as they delve into Baltic and Jewish musical heritage alongside soprano Vida Mikneviit. The album explores themes of humanity and destiny through delicate yet powerful compositions, with a repertoire ranging from the Jewish-themed works of Mieczysaw Weinberg to introspective pieces by contemporary Latvian and Lithuanian composers like Jkabs Janevskis and Raminta Šerkšnyt.