Simply Anne-Sophie / Audio CD

UPC 028947771661

Product Details

• Label: Deutsche Grammophon – 477 7166, Deutsche Grammophon – 00289 477 7166
• Format: CD, Compilation, DVD-Video, NTSC, Compilation, Copy Protected
• Country: Europe
• Released: 2007
• Genre: Classical

Overview

"Simply Anne-Sophie" is a remarkable compilation album that highlights the virtuosity of violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter. The collection spans a variety of classical works, featuring compositions by Antonio Vivaldi, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven, and others. With Mutter’s masterful performance on violin, accompanied by orchestras such as the London Philharmonic Orchestra and the New York Philharmonic, the album offers a range of classical pieces from iconic violin concertos to emotional ballads. The included DVD further enriches the experience, providing intimate footage of Mutter's performances. This compilation is a celebration of Anne-Sophie Mutter’s extraordinary contribution to classical music.

Track Listing:

CD 1

1. First Allegro from Concerto for Violin and Orchestra Op. 8 No. 1, RV 269 "Spring" (The Four Seasons) – Antonio Vivaldi – 3:36
2. Rondeau. Allegro from Concerto for Violin and Orchestra No. 3 in G Major, K. 216 – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – 6:22
3. Adagio from Concerto for Violin and Orchestra No. 5 in A Major, K. 219 – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – 11:16
4. Romance for Violin and Orchestra No. 2 in F Major, Op. 50 – Ludwig van Beethoven – 8:27
5. Méditation from Thaïs – Jules Massenet – 6:43
6. Liebeslied – Fritz Kreisler – 4:25
7. Song from Tango Song and Dance (Dedicated to Anne-Sophie Mutter) – André Previn – 5:04
8. Hungarian Dance No. 6 in B Flat Major. Vivace – Johannes Brahms – 3:46
9. Summertime from Porgy & Bess – George Gershwin – 2:14
10. Fantaisie de Concert sur des Motifs de l'Opéra "Carmen" Op. 25 – Pablo de Sarasate – 12:35

CD 2

1. Introduction: Allegro Moderato – 3:22
2. Moderato – 2:27
3. Lento Assai – 2:12
4. Allegro Moderato – 2:06
5. Moderato – 2:29

Bonus DVD

1. The Four Seasons TV Spot – Vivaldi – 0:37
2. Rondeau: Allegro from Concerto for Violin and Orchestra No. 3 – Mozart – 6:53
3. Violin Concerto, Excerpt from 1st Movement – Beethoven – 3:41
4. Song – André Previn – 5:28

Key Credits:

• Violin: Anne-Sophie Mutter
• Conductor: Anne-Sophie Mutter (tracks CD-1, CD-2), Kurt Masur (tracks CD-4), James Levine (track CD-5)
• Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, Wiener Philharmoniker
• Piano: Lambert Orkis, André Previn
• Producer: Bernhard Fleischer, Roland Ott, Reinhild Schmidt, Mark Buecker, etc.
• Project Manager: Anja Frauböse
• Cover Photography: Tina Tahir
• Design: Friedrichs-Jöhnk, fri DESIGN