The great film composer John Williams collaborates with violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter for an album featuring some of his most famous music, arranged for solo violin and orchestra. Music from several Star Wars films, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone and Schindler’s List is included among the selection, which is conducted by Williams himself and features the Recording Arts Orchestra of Los Angeles accompanying Mutter.
Featuring
John Williams
Anne-Sophie Mutter
Los Angeles Recording Arts Orchestra
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Composition History
Two of the pieces on the album, from Cinderella Liberty and Dracula, were suggested by André Previn, a dear friend of John Williams and Anne-Sophie Mutter's ex-husband.
Composer's Artistic Vision
John Williams believes that presenting his familiar themes on the violin creates a "different emotional experience" for the listener.
Performer Biography
Anne-Sophie Mutter, the violinist on this album, is described by John Williams as a "great artist" and a "brilliant woman" who brings honor to her country.
Recording & Production
During the recording sessions, the Hollywood musicians and the production team frequently applauded Anne-Sophie Mutter's performances, an uncommon response in the industry.
Compositional Technique
John Williams personally adapted all the pieces for this album, reconceptualizing them for solo violin and orchestra, even though some were originally written for instruments like celesta, French horn, or harmonica.
Recording & Production
The album was recorded over five days in the same Sony scoring stage in Culver City, California, where iconic scores like The Wizard of Oz and Singin' in the Rain were recorded.
