Anne-Sophie Mutter – Tchaikovsky, Korngold: Violin Concertos (2014) [SACD / Deutsche Grammophon – 474 874-2]

Title: Anne-Sophie Mutter – Tchaikovsky, Korngold: Violin Concertos (2014)
Genre: Classical
Format: SACD ISO

Anne-Sophie Mutter’s second recording of Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto in 20 years, influenced by her work with contemporary music, features an abrasive tone, aggressive technique, and a forceful interpretation that treats the tender concerto with raw intensity, showcasing her virtuosity but bordering on willful or wrongful execution. In contrast, her performance of Korngold’s Violin Concerto, conducted by André Previn, is a triumph, with Previn’s sensitive conducting clarifying the structure and allowing Korngold’s neo-Romantic lines to sing and soar within a cogent framework. Mutter’s playing here is subtle, tasteful, and beautiful, free of contemporary music’s influence, resulting in one of the most compelling performances of the work ever recorded. Deutsche Grammophon’s transparent sound with slight reverberation enhances this persuasive rendition.

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Tracklist:

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840 – 1893)

Concerto For Violin And Orchestra In D Major Op. 35
1 I Allegro Moderato 18:27
2 II Canzonetta. Andante – Atacca: 6:57
3 III Finale. Allegro Vivacissimo 9:31

Erich Wolfgang Korngold (1897 – 1957)

Concerto For Violin And Orchestra In D Major Op. 35
4 I Moderato Nobile 8:40
5 II Romance. Andante 7:58
6 III Finale. Allegro Assai Vivace 7:05

Personnel:

Anne-Sophie Mutter (violin)
Wiener Philharmoniker (1-3)
London Symphony Orchestra (4-6)
André Previn (conductor)

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