Anne-Sophie Mutter – Carmen Fantasie (1992/2005) [SACD / Deutsche Grammophon – 477 572-1]

Title: Anne-Sophie Mutter – Carmen Fantasie (1992/2005)
Genre: Classical
Format: MCH SACD ISO + Hi-Res FLAC

Anne-Sophie Mutter obviously had fun making this disc. In the quiet pieces (Massenet, Ysaÿe, Fauré) which serve as interludes, she plays with her usual exquisite taste. In the showpieces, though, she goes to town, sliding, scooping, exaggerating, & letting all the stops out. The gypsy inflection she uses in Ravel’s Tzigane & Sarasate’s Zigeunerweisen is delicious. Even a ridiculous orchestral arrangement of Tartini’s Devil’s Trill Sonata is more amusing than offensive. With James Levine & the Berlin Philharmonic providing uncommonly alert & powerful support, & Deutsche Grammophon’s realistic sound, this disc is a real treat for violin lovers.

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Tracklist:

Pablo Martin De Sarasate (1844 – 1908)
01. Zigeunerweisen, Op.20 8:38
Henryk Wieniawski (1835 – 1880)
02. Legende, Op.17 7:38
Giuseppe Tartini (1692 – 1770)
03. Sonata for Violin & Continuo in G minor, B. g5 – “Il trillo del diavolo” 16:28
Maurice Ravel (1875 – 1937)
04. Tzigane, M.76 9:56
Jules Massenet (1842 – 1912)
Thaïs, Acte Deux
05. Meditation 6:39
Pablo Martin De Sarasate (1844 – 1908)
Carmen Fantasy, Op.25
06. Introduction. Allegro moderato 3:22
07. 1. Moderato 2:27
08. 2. Lento assai 2:11
09. 3. Allegro moderato 2:07
10. 4. Moderato 2:26
Gabriel Fauré (1845 – 1924)
11. Berceuse, Op.16 4:28

Personnel:

Anne-Sophie Mutter – violin
Wiener Philharmoniker
James Levine – conductor

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