Carmen-Fantasie
Anne-Sophie Mutter, Wiener Philharmoniker, James Levine (2)
- Label
- Deutsche Grammophon
- Catalog number
- 480139-9
- Format
- LP · Limited Edition · Numbered
- Country
- Japan
- Released
- 1993
- Genre
- Classical
What’s on it
Carmen-Fantasie has 7 tracks.
- A1Pablo de Sarasate Zigeunerweisen, Op.20
- A2Henryk Wieniawski Legende, Op. 17
- A3Giuseppe Tartini Sonata For Violin And
- B1Maurice Ravel Tzigane
- B2Jules Massenet Acte Deux
- B3Pablo de Sarasate Carmen Fantasy, Op.25
- B4Gabriel Fauré Berceuse, Op.16
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Where it came from
Released in 1993 by Deutsche Grammophon, this recording features virtuoso violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter performing Pablo de Sarasate’s Carmen-Fantasie alongside the Vienna Philharmonic under the baton of James Levine. The project was conceived as a high-profile showcase for Mutter’s technical precision and expressive range, focusing on a collection of virtuosic showpieces that highlight the violin’s ability to mimic the drama and color of Bizet’s operatic themes.
The album is noted for its lush production values, reflecting the prestige of the Vienna Philharmonic and the collaborative history between Mutter and Levine. Upon its release, it was lauded by critics for its balance of bravura athleticism and nuanced interpretation, cementing its place as a definitive modern recording of these core violin repertoire staples. It remains a key entry in Mutter’s discography, illustrating the intersection of late-Romantic technical demand and the refined tradition of the German orchestral sound.
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