Anne-Sophie Mutter's "ASM35 - The Complete Musician - Highlights" is a captivating compilation that showcases her extraordinary talent and versatility as a violinist. Released in 2011 under the prestigious Deutsche Grammophon label, this two-disc set is a curated selection from a comprehensive forty-disc box set of Mutter's recordings. Spanning a diverse range of classical masterpieces, the album offers a rich tapestry of solo, chamber, and orchestral works that highlight Mutter's technical brilliance and deep musicality.
The album features an impressive array of compositions, including sonatas, concertos, and other works by renowned composers such as Mozart, Brahms, Beethoven, and many others. Each piece is performed with Mutter's signature precision and emotional depth, making this collection a testament to her artistry. The tracklist includes iconic works like Mozart's Violin Concerto No. 3 in G Major, Brahms' Double Concerto in A Minor, and Beethoven's Violin Concerto in D Minor, among others. The album also features live performances, adding an extra layer of authenticity and energy to the recordings.
With a total duration of over two hours and thirty-one minutes, "ASM35 - The Complete Musician - Highlights" is a substantial and rewarding listen. Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a compelling introduction to Anne-Sophie Mutter's extraordinary body of work. It is a celebration of her contributions to the world of classical music and a must-listen for anyone appreciating the violin's timeless beauty.
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