Carmen-Fantasie
Anne-Sophie Mutter, Wiener Philharmoniker, James Levine (2)
- Label
- Deutsche Grammophon
- Catalog number
- UCCG-50076
- Released
- 2011
- Country
- Japan
- Format
- Album · Reissue
- Barcode
- 4988005649140
What’s on it
Carmen-Fantasie has 7 tracks, about 57:29 of music. Open a track to see who wrote, played on and produced it.
1Zigeunerweisen Op. 20
- Composed By
- Pablo De Sarasate
2Légende In G Minor Op. 17
- Composed By
- Henryk Wieniawski
3Sonata In G Minor "Devil's Trill"
- Composed By
- Giuseppe Tartini
4Tzigane
- Composed By
- Maurice Ravel
5Méditation From "Thaïs"
- Composed By
- Jules Massenet
6Introduction. Allegro Moderato
- Composed By
- Pablo De Sarasate
11Berceuse In D Major Op. 16
- Composed By
- Gabriel Fauré
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Where it came from
The 2011 release of Carmen-Fantasie features Anne-Sophie Mutter collaborating with the Vienna Philharmonic under the baton of James Levine. While the original recording of the virtuosic showpieces dates back to 1993, this edition marks its enduring place within the Deutsche Grammophon catalog. The collection was designed to showcase Mutter's technical mastery over challenging violin repertoire, ranging from Sarasate and Massenet to Fauré, capturing a period where she had firmly established herself as one of the world's preeminent violin soloists.
The production philosophy behind this record was to emphasize the dramatic flair and lyrical intensity required for violin transcriptions of operatic and orchestral works. Mutter worked closely with Levine to balance the bravura of the solo passages with the lush, traditional sound of the Vienna Philharmonic. Upon its initial recording, the work was praised for its stylistic versatility and the remarkable clarity of the violin performance, securing its status as a benchmark for high-fidelity classical violin recordings.
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