Anne-Sophie Mutter and Lambert Orkis, the pianist on this album, extensively researched and experimented with Clara Schumann's Piano Trio, resulting in significantly different tempi compared to their earlier performances.
Performer Biography
Anne-Sophie Mutter, the violinist on this album, has worked with many leading cellists, including Mstislav Rostropovich, Yo-Yo Ma, and Lynn Harrell.
Composer Biography
Clara Schumann, a composer and legendary pianist featured on this album, began her performing career at age 12 and concertized for 60 years, pioneering the tradition of playing without a score.
Instruments
Anne-Sophie Mutter plays the Stradivari violin 'Lord Dunraven' from 1710, while Pablo Ferrández plays two Stradivari cellos: the 'Lord Aylesford' (1696) for the concerto and the 'Archinto' (1689) for the trio.
Composition History
Brahms' Double Concerto, featured on this album, was written in 1887 and represented a long-awaited reconciliation between the composer and violinist Joseph Joachim, who had not spoken for about four years.
Composer Biography
Johannes Brahms, a composer on this album, met Robert and Clara Schumann when he was 20, and his connection to Clara was particularly strong, with him often seeking her advice.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Anne-Sophie Mutter believes that Clara Schumann and Johannes Brahms, the composers on this album, belong together due to their strong personal and artistic relationship.
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