The sensational Latvian youth choir Kamer... is the recicipient of many international prizes and awards and has worked with some of the worlds most famous artists including Yuri Bashment, Gidon Kremer, Arvo Pärt and Giya Kancheli. They have toured all over the world receiving widespread international acclaim.
Fiona Kimm's beautiful mezzo soprano voice and exciting acting talent have made her one of the most distinguished singers of her generation, with an extensive and eclectic operatic, oratorio and concert repertoire from Monteverdi to the present day.
The versatile and acclaimed pianist Junko Kobayashi has established a career spanning repertoire from Scarlatti to contemporary music. She has performed with many of the world's finest orchestras and has broadcast and recorded throughout Europe and the Far East.
In June 2005, Alex Kobrin was awarded the prestigious Nancy Lee and Perry R. Bass Gold Medal at the Twelfth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Immediately following this announcement, Kobrin began his first tour to the United States including recitals at Bass Hall for the Cliburn Series and for the Washington Performing Arts Society followed by further debuts at La Roque d'Antheron, Ravinia Festival, Beethoven Easter Festival, Hannover Prize winners Series, Turner Sims and at the renowned Klavier-Festival Ruhr.
Of all the world's leading violinists, Gidon Kremer has perhaps had the most unconventional career. Born in Riga, Latvia, he began studying the violin at the age of four with his father and grandfather, who were both distinguished string players.
