Felix Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E minor, Anne Sophie Mutter, Herbert von Karajan

Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy Konzert Für Violine Und Orchester EMoll, Op. 64 Violin AnneSophie Mutter, Berliner Philharmoniker, Conductor Herbert von Karajan This digital recording was made in 1980, when Mutter was around 17 years old; she was then recording a fair portion of the violin repertoire with her mentor, Herbert von Karajan. Subsequent events have demonstrated that Karajan s faith in Mutter was wisely prescient, and as a document of the early playing of one of today s most important soloists this release has value to collectors. 1. Allegro Molto Appassionato 00:00 2. Andante 13:58 3. Allegretto Non Troppo Allegro Molto Vivace 23:25 Jakob Ludwig Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy (3 February 1809 4 November 1847), born and widely known as Felix Mendelssohn, was a German composer, pianist, organist and conductor of the early romantic period. Mendelssohn wrote symphonies, concertos, oratorios, piano music and chamber music. Mendelssohn enjoyed early success