Anne-Sophie Mutter - Williams: Violin Concerto No. 2 & Selected Film Themes (2022) [Official Digital Download 24/96]

John Williams & Anne-Sophie Mutter reunite for World Premiere Recording of the composer‘s Violin Concerto No. 2 – written especially for Mutter. Alongside three film themes in special new arrangements by Williams. New Single and Video of “Rounds” (from the Concerto) out 11 March. Album released on Deutsche Grammophon on 3 June 2022. “I can only think of this piece as being about Anne-Sophie. I took my inspiration and energy directly from this great artist herself” – John Williams. “It has been a lifelong dream of mine to have John Williams compose a concerto for me.” – Anne-Sophie Mutter

Following the huge success of John Williams – The Berlin Concert, which topped the German pop charts earlier this year, Deutsche Grammophon is now proud to present the world premiere recording of John Williams’ Violin Concerto No. 2. The work was written for and recorded by the venerated composer’s friend and frequent collaborator Anne-Sophie Mutter. Her impassioned performance was given with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Williams, who celebrated his 90th birthday on 8 February.

The new album also includes three film themes newly arranged for the violinist by their composer – the Theme from The Long Goodbye, “Han Solo and the Princess” from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, and “Marion’s Theme” from Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark.

TRACKLIST

1 I. Prologue
2 II. Rounds
3 III. Dactyls
4 IV. Epilogue
5 Williams: Theme (From "The Long Goodbye")
6 Williams: Han Solo and the Princess (From "Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back")
7 Williams: Marion's Theme (From "Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark")



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