Williams: Violin Concerto No. 2 & Selected Film Themes

Anne-Sophie Mutter, Boston Symphony Orchestra, John Williams

Released on 06/05/2022 by Deutsche Grammophon (DG)
Main artists: Boston Symphony Orchestra Anne-Sophie Mutter John Williams
Genre: Classical

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John Williams’ Violin concerto No. 2 is dedicated to violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter and draws inspiration from her style, energy and playing. Given her fame and success, the American composer often found himself humbly reflecting upon what exactly his work could offer her during its composition.

John Williams put his all into this work, drawing upon his vast understanding of the symphonic repertoire (and evidently his exceptional memory!). There’s no specific references within this composition since it’s woven from musical elements from all over the place. It’s a composite piece, but it’s ultimately rather personal.

Anne-Sophie Mutter’s melodic playing is given the opportunity to really shine on this recording, since the composition includes all manner of violin techniques and styles (and provides luxurious orchestration). Originally created on the 24th of July 2021 by the Boston Symphony Orchestra, conducted by the composer on his ninetieth birthday, Concerto No. 2 was recorded shortly afterwards in October of the same year. It was also coupled with new arrangements of a variety of film music (The Long Goodbye, Star Wars and Raiders of the Lost Ark), which were made especially for Anne-Sophie Mutter. © François Hudry/Qobuz

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Violin Concerto No. 2 (John Williams)

I. Prologue

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Boston Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - John Williams, Composer, Conductor, MainArtist - Shawn Murphy, Producer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Anne-Sophie Mutter, Violin, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Christoph Stickel, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Nick Squire, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Bernhard Guettler, Producer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Cole Barbour, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel