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Vivaldi: The Four Seasons; Tartini:
The Devil's Trill
We've grown so accustomed to seeing
violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter gracing album covers in her flowing
formal gowns that this recording of Vivaldi's masterpiece may
come as a shock to her fans, at least at first glance.She, it
appears, has been influenced by Gap culture, looking relaxed
and appearing in jeans on the album cover. To coincide with this
release, Mutter even released a music video, featuring the Trondheim
Soloists and herself performing the glorious work and looking
like they're having a blast.Anne-Sophie Mutter's performance
here, as usual, is top-notch. The opening movements of Spring
sound delightful, the Summer storm sounds frenzied, and during
Winter's second movement, you can practically hear the chill
being warded off by a fire.Mutter's impeccable tone is, as usual,
gorgeous and the conductorless Trondheims provide a fine, if
slightly obscured, accompaniment. --Jason Verlinde |
