Celebrating her 35-year career with Deutsche Grammophon, Anne-Sophie Mutter presents "ASM35 - The Complete Musician - Highlights," a captivating collection of her most remarkable performances. This two-and-a-half-hour journey through the world of classical and chamber music showcases Mutter's extraordinary virtuosity and musical depth.
The album features a diverse range of compositions, from well-known concertos by Tchaikovsky, Sibelius, and Brahms to lesser-known gems by Saint-Saëns, Ravel, and Dvořák. Mutter's interpretations are brought to life with her signature technical precision and expressive power, making each piece a unique experience.
Recorded between 1989 and 2010, the tracks on this album span Mutter's illustrious career, offering a retrospective of her evolution as an artist. The live recordings, in particular, capture the electrifying energy of her performances, while the studio recordings demonstrate her meticulous attention to detail.
Throughout the album, Mutter is accompanied by some of the world's most renowned orchestras and conductors, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the Vienna Philharmonic, and the London Symphony Orchestra, as well as conductors such as Herbert von Karajan, Claudio Abbado, and James Levine. The result is a stunning display of musical collaboration and artistry.
"ASM35 - The Complete Musician - Highlights" is a testament to Anne-Sophie Mutter's enduring legacy as one of the most celebrated violinists of our time. Whether you're a longtime fan or a newcomer to her music, this album is sure to leave you inspired and in awe of her extraordinary talent.
Sonata For Solo Violin, Op. 115: 1. ModeratoSergei Prokofiev, Anne-Sophie Mutter
Violin Concerto No. 3 in G Major, K. 216: I. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Anne-Sophie Mutter, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Double Concerto in A Minor, Op. 102: II. AndanteJohannes Brahms, Anne-Sophie Mutter, Antonio Meneses, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Violin Concerto No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 26: III. Finale. Allegro energicoMax Bruch, Anne-Sophie Mutter, Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Partita for Violin (Version with Orchestra): I. Allegro giustoWitold Lutosławski, Anne-Sophie Mutter, Phillip Moll, BBC Symphony Orchestra
String Trio in C Minor, Op. 9 No. 3: III. Scherzo. Allegro molto e vivaceLudwig van Beethoven, Anne-Sophie Mutter, Bruno Giuranna, Mstislav Rostropovich
Violin Sonata No. 7 in C Minor, Op. 30, No. 2: III. Scherzo. Allegro - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Anne-Sophie Mutter, Lambert Orkis
Violin Concerto in D Minor, Op. 47: I. Allegro moderatoJean Sibelius, Anne-Sophie Mutter, Staatskapelle Dresden, André Previn
Beau Soir, L. 6Claude Debussy, Anne-Sophie Mutter, Lambert Orkis
Zigeunerweisen, Op. 20Pablo de Sarasate, Anne-Sophie Mutter, Wiener Philharmoniker, James Levine
Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77: III. Allegro giocoso, ma non troppo vivace - Poco più presto - LiveJohannes Brahms, Anne-Sophie Mutter, New York Philharmonic, Kurt Masur
Concerto for Violin and Strings in F Minor, Op. 8, No. 4, RV 297 "L'inverno": I. Allegro non molto - LiveAntonio Vivaldi, Anne-Sophie Mutter, TrondheimSolistene
Concerto for Violin and Strings in F Minor, Op. 8, No. 4, RV 297 "L'inverno": II. Largo - LiveAntonio Vivaldi, Anne-Sophie Mutter, TrondheimSolistene
Concerto for Violin and Strings in F Minor, Op. 8, No. 4, RV 297 "L'inverno": III. Allegro - LiveAntonio Vivaldi, Anne-Sophie Mutter, TrondheimSolistene
Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 2 in D Major, Op. 94a: II. PrestoSergei Prokofiev, Anne-Sophie Mutter, Lambert Orkis
Porgy and Bess: It Ain't Necessarily SoGeorge Gershwin, Anne-Sophie Mutter, André Previn
Violin Concerto In D, Op. 61: III. Rondo. Allegro (Cadenza: Fritz Kreisler) - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Anne-Sophie Mutter, New York Philharmonic, Kurt Masur
Serenade (1954) after Plato's "Symposium": IV. Agathon: AdagioLeonard Bernstein, Anne-Sophie Mutter, London Symphony Orchestra, André Previn
Violin Concerto In D, Op. 35, TH. 59: III. Finale (Allegro vivacissimo) - LivePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Anne-Sophie Mutter, Wiener Philharmoniker, André Previn
Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 1 in G Major, Op. 78: III. Allegro molto moderatoJohannes Brahms, Anne-Sophie Mutter, Lambert Orkis
Violin Concerto No. 1 in A Minor, BWV 1041: II. AndanteJohann Sebastian Bach, Anne-Sophie Mutter, TrondheimSolistene
Sonata for Piano and Violin in B Flat Major, K. 454: II. Andante - LiveWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Anne-Sophie Mutter, Lambert Orkis
Violin Concerto In E Minor, Op. 64, MWV O14: III. Allegretto non troppo - Allegro molto vivaceFelix Mendelssohn, Anne-Sophie Mutter, Gewandhausorchester, Kurt Masur