John Williams – Violin Concerto No. 2 & Selected Film Themes | Anne-Sophie Mutter, Boston Symphony Orchestra CD

UPC: 028948616985 MPN: 486 1698 Brand Name: Deutsche Grammophon

Overview

This Deutsche Grammophon release brings together two musical worlds: the concert hall and the silver screen. Legendary composer John Williams conducts the Boston Symphony Orchestra in the world premiere recording of his Violin Concerto No. 2, written especially for violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter, his longtime friend and collaborator. The program also includes fresh arrangements of beloved film themes—Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and The Long Goodbye—crafted for Mutter’s unmistakable artistry.

Product Features

• Format: Compact Disc (CD)
• Total Time: 50:59
• Release Year: 2022
• Genre: Classical / Film Music
• Composer: John Williams (b. 1932)

• Works Included:

  Performers: Anne-Sophie Mutter (violin)
  • Violin Concerto No. 2 (World Premiere Recording) – 35:04
  • Theme from The Long Goodbye – 6:00
  • Han Solo and the Princess (Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back) – 5:31
  • Marion’s Theme (Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark) – 4:24
• Orchestra: Boston Symphony Orchestra
• Conductor: John Williams
• Label: Deutsche Grammophon

Interesting Facts

• John Williams described this concerto as “about Anne-Sophie… I took my inspiration and energy directly from this great artist.”
• The concerto represents Williams’ most personal and ambitious concert work since his first violin concerto in 1976.
• The Boston Globe praised Mutter’s premiere performance, noting she “carried the solo like an old friend, shaping each phrase with intention and panache.”
• This album bridges Williams’ dual legacy: as a concert composer and as one of cinema’s greatest storytellers.

Track Listing

Concerto for Violin and Orchestra No. 2

• I. (Various Movements) – 35:04

Selected Film Themes (Arrangements for Anne-Sophie Mutter)

• Theme from The Long Goodbye – 6:00
• Han Solo and the Princess (Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back) – 5:31
• Marion’s Theme (Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark) – 4:24

Publishers

• Label: Deutsche Grammophon
• Distributor: Universal Music Group
• Release Year: 2022
• Catalogue Number: 486 1698

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