I think that a professional differs from a craftsman in that they enjoy and they are interested in all that is new in music, not just with what they have lost their virginity. Often my contemporaries and friends listen only to rock and roll or rock, because, using their words, the development of music does not happen. But development happens all the time.

– Mārtiņš Brauns

Composer's pieces performed by Kremerata Baltica:

• "Valsis" (Waltz) for string orchestra

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Photo by Jānis Deinats