Violinist anne sophie mutter biography of william

Anne-Sophie Mutter is universally considered to be one of the greatest violinists of modern times. Her artistry embraces everything from tonal richness and consummate technical virtuosity to transcendent expression and profound musicianship.

The German violinist has been a major star international star since the age of 13, when she was invited to perform with the Berlin Philharmonic.

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.

Anne-Sophie Mutter (born 29 June ) is a German violinist.

Anne-Sophie Mutter was born on 29 June in the German town of Rheinfelden, Baden-Württemberg.

Two of classical music's greatest talents and longtime collaborators have teamed up again: violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter and composer-conductor John Williams.

Born in the German border town of Rheinfelden, she showed signs of exceptional talent at an early age. Anne-Sophie began to study piano at the age of five; soon after, she received her first violin lessons from Erna Honigberger, a pupil of Carl Flesch.

At the age of nine she commenced studies with Aïda Stucki, one of Switzerland’s finest musicians and an inspirational teacher.

In Herbert von Karajan heard the year-old Mutter in recital at the Lucerne Festival. The legendary conductor subsequently invited the young violinist to make her concerto debut with the Berliner Philharmoniker at the Salzburg Whitsun Festival.

Their partnership continued in when Mutter made her first recording for Deutsche Grammophon, an album of Mozart’s Violi