To mark the bicentenary (February 3, 2009) of Mendelssohn's birth, Anne-Sophie Mutter has recorded a very special tribute combining symphonic music and chamber works. This unique homage to Mendelssohn includes a CD & DVD, both of which feature complete performances of the repertory. The DVD also includes "Encounters with Mendelssohn" -a mini-documentary about the composer and Mutter's performances of his works. Mutter is joined by Kurt Masur and the Gewandhausorchester Leipzig (Mendelssohn's orchestra) for the concerto, and by André Previn and Lynn Harrell on the chamber works. This unique program pairs works that are rarely heard together. Performances of the Mendelssohn concerto will support this release. This deluxe, limited edition package will only be produced once--the release will revert to standard jewel packaging when supplies are gone.
01 Violin Concerto in E minor, Op.64 - 1. Allegro molto appassionato
02 Violin Concerto in E minor, Op.64 - 2. Andante
03 Violin Concerto in E minor, Op.64 - 3. Allegretto non troppo - Allegro molto vivace
04 Piano Trio No.1 in D minor, Op.49 - 1. Molto allegro agitato
05 Piano Trio No.1 in D minor, Op.49 - 2. Andante con moto tranquillo
06 Piano Trio No.1 in D minor, Op.49 - 3. Scherzo (Leggiero e vivace)
07 Piano Trio No.1 in D minor, Op.49 - 4. Finale (Allegro assai appassionato)
08 Sonata for Violin and Piano in F major (1838) (without opus number) - 1. Allegro vivace
09 Sonata for Violin and Piano in F major (1838) (without opus number) - 2. Adagio
10 Sonata for Violin and Piano in F major (1838) (without opus number) - 3. Assai vivace
