Various Composers - My Vienna (Anne-Sophie Mutter)

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1. Fritz Kreisler - Caprice viennois, Op. 2
2. Fritz Kreisler - Schön Rosmarin, Old Viennese Dance No. 3
3. Jules Massenet - Méditation
4. Fritz Kreisler - Liebesleid, Old Viennese Dance No. 2
5. Gabriel Fauré - Berceuse, Op. 16
6. Pablo de Sarasate - Zigeunerweisen, Op. 20: I. Moderato
7. Ludwig van Beethoven - Violin Sonata No. 5 in F Major, Op. 24 "Spring": I. Allegro
8. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky - Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35: II. Canzonetta. Andante
9. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Violin Sonata in E-Flat Major, K. 481: II. Adagio
10. John Williams - Main Title (from "Star Wars: A New Hope")
11. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky - Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35: I. Allegro moderato
12. John Williams - Across the Stars (Love Theme) (from "Star Wars: Attack of the Clones")

Anne-Sophie Mutter, violin

Lambert Orkis, piano

Wiener Philharmoniker

James Levine, André Previn & Herbert von Karajan, conductor

The Recording Arts Orchestra of Los Angeles

John Williams, conductor

Date: 2026

Label: Deutsche Grammophon (DG)

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Iconic violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter’s personally curated album My Vienna is the fourth installment in a seven-part series releasing across 2026 and 2027 to celebrate her 50th stage anniversary and five decades in the recording studio. Tracing her global musical journey through cities integral to her career, including Berlin, Lucerne, Salzburg, Vienna, Tokyo, and New York, each volume highlights defining artistic encounters and performances. Crafted from personally significant recordings to function like intimate concerts, this curated program showcases Mutter’s enduring curiosity and creative dedication, bringing listeners closer to both the artist and the world’s premier musical capitals.

Anne-Sophie Mutter (born 1963) is one of the most distinguished violinists of her generation. Born in Rheinfelden, Germany, she began studying violin at five and rose to prominence after her 1977 debut with the Berlin Philharmonic under Herbert von Karajan. Since the early 1980s, she has performed worldwide and recorded more than 50 albums, primarily for Deutsche Grammophon, earning multiple Grammy and major international awards. Renowned for championing contemporary music, she has premiered works written especially for her by leading composers. Mutter is also dedicated to philanthropy, founding organizations that support young string players and serving as president of German Cancer Aid (2021–2025).