Carmen-Fantasie
Anne-Sophie Mutter, Wiener Philharmoniker, James Levine (2)
- Label
- Deutsche Grammophon
- Catalog number
- D 144674
- Released
- 1993
- Country
- US
- Format
- Album · Club Edition · Stereo
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Released in 1993 on the Deutsche Grammophon label, Carmen-Fantasie features violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter performing a selection of virtuosic showpieces accompanied by the Vienna Philharmonic under the direction of James Levine. The album was conceived as a tribute to the violin's expressive capabilities, drawing on the tradition of the 19th-century salon and concert virtuosi who frequently adapted operatic themes and folk melodies for the instrument.
The recording is noted for its polished technical execution and its inclusion of works by Sarasate, Wieniawski, and Tartini. At the time of its release, the album was well-received for showcasing Mutter’s transition into a more mature phase of her career, characterized by a refined tonal palette and a sophisticated approach to the Romantic repertoire. It remains a hallmark example of the high-production standards maintained by Deutsche Grammophon during the early 1990s.
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