Williams: Violin Concerto No. 2 & Selected Film Themes [Blu-ray]

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. Her impassioned performance was given with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Williams, who celebrated his 90th birthday on 8 February.

Williams and Mutter have worked together often since she gave the first performance of his Markings in Boston almost five years ago, and have co-starred on two previous hugely successful Deutsche Grammophon albums: Across the Stars (2019) and John Williams in Vienna (2020). Williams’ second violin concerto reflects his deep admiration for the lyrical warmth and dynamism of Mutter’s playing and for her sense of musical adventure.

“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

Треклист:
Williams, John: Violin Concerto No. 2
Williams, John: Theme from The Long Goodbye
Williams, John: Han Solo and the Princess (from Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back)
Williams, John: Marion's Theme (from Raiders of the Lost Ark)