Vivaldi: The Four Seasons - Anne-Sophie Mutter /Mutter Virtuosi Ensemble

Antonio Vivaldi - Le quattro stagioni (The Four Seasons)
*Concerto No. 1 in E major, Op. 8, RV 269, "Spring" (La primavera)
1. Allegro (00:30)
2. Largo e pianissimo sempre (03:37)
3. Allegro pastorale (06:25)
*Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 8, RV 315, "Summer" (L'estate)
1. Allegro non molto (10:22)
2. Adagio e piano – Presto e forte (16:02)
3. Presto (18:03)
*Concerto No. 3 in F major, Op. 8, RV 293, "Autumn" (L'autunno)
1. Allegro (20:37)
2. Adagio molto (26:14)
3. Allegro (28:47)
*Concerto No. 4 in F minor, Op. 8, RV 297, "Winter" (L'inverno)
1. Allegro non molto (32:40)
2. Largo (35:56)
3. Allegro (38:34)
Encore: J. S. Bach - Air for Violin, Harpsichord and Strings (45:28)
Anne-Sophie Mutter, violin and direction
Mutter Virtuosi Ensemble

[TheLotusdragonfly]

Anne-Sophie Mutter is not only one of the best violinists today, she's also one of the kindest. In the late 1980s. when my brother and I asked her for an autograph, she talked to us for more than 10 minutes. She was already world-famous and we were mere children, but she still didn't find it beneath her to talk to us.

[danasandlin]

At my age of 61, I have heard The Four Seasons about a million times (no joke)...I did not think that anyone could bring anything new to this piece, but this ensemble has accomplished the impossible...they play as if their very lives depend on the music...I have never heard this piece played quite like this...simply BRAVO...dts/usa

[gregdent]

She is beautiful, her playing is beautiful and the music is unbelievably beautiful.

[ESQBaoBei]

She simply could be the finest violinist of the 21st century. Debatable but obtainable. A true Icon!

[BobBabboni]

This is my favorite classic composition. Anne-Sophie Mutter IMHO is the most exciting, and captivating virtuoso to experience perform The Four Seasons. She makes me wish for a fifth season.

[DarrylGrantaba]

After decades of hearing this piece, it was with some reluctance that I even listened, but I was rewarded with the freshness of this virtuoso that gives an edgy energy to the performance.

[marthereinard]

Wow, Anne Sophie Mutter is sublime and her playing is so noble and concise. I love her tone, full of energy and incomparable brilliance!

[timgorton]

The amount of hours and dedication to play lead violin for these concertos without reading sheet music
She has memorised every note, every emotion that is needed.
A feat in itself!

[natekane]

I love seeing all the responses and how it touches everyone, regardless of the language spoken or country your from. The power of music!!

[sacking]

Man, the energy and vibrancy of this performance is amazing.

[Lorenzo-benm]

And when we all, a bit to "blasé" thought that there was very little new to be said about this four Concerti by Vivaldi... and here is Miss Mutter with so many new ideas, new tempi, new "glissandi" with this wonderful young ensemble... what a treat, what a display of conviction, what an example of "zusammenarbeiten"... BROVO, integrity, beauty, style, musicality, taste, without abusing of "barroquisme"... a delight, ... thank you all very much!

[JessTheKitty]

I grew up listening to classical music, Vivaldi and Tchaikovsky are the ones that always stood out to me. And this version was beautiful!

[izzibreezes]

When Vivaldi wrote this, songbirds weren't dropping dead out of the sky, you could see the stars and smell the trees.

[StephanieGallego-wrvo]

What I love the most about this is that her musicians are young people. She is giving them the chance of learning and getting experience in performing. Can you imagine how talented these people are to be handpicked by Ann-Sophie.. You can see in their eyes and body language that they are relaxed, and enjoying the performance while been totally committed to play their best. Its perfect..

[marmeecruz]

Outstanding musicality of the soloist and the ensemble. Wow!

[LudwikSzuba]

Her playing is fascinating... Listening to Anne - Sophie is pure pleasure...

[wcweexq]

The more you fall into the performer's performance, the more fantastic it is. I fell in love with the wonderful harmony.

[ritafrisullo]

Fantastici tutti i musicisti di questo gruppo, Anne Sophie Mutter interprete sublime! Le Quattro stagioni un capolavoro senza tempo che non smette di commuoverci e lasciarci stupefatti

[angelikaseegers-classicalg]

Fantastisch diese Förderung der jungen hochbegabten Musikerinnen und Musiker! DANKE

[mariolmarini]

Anne Sophie Mutter W. Thank you for a absolutely exceptional rendition of Vivaldi's Four Seasons... I was blown away by your whole demeaner and your wonderful talents. Thank you...Vivaldi I'm sure is looking down when he hears his music still being performed and is smiling to himself when you play it..