Star violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter and legendary composer John Williams have long been something of a dream team. Now the 89-year-old American has composed a new violin concerto especially for the German violin virtuoso - watch above.
Together with works by Jessie Montgomery, Aaron Copland and Igor Stravinsky, this world premiere is the highlight of the Tanglewood Festival 2021. The Boston Symphony Orchestra is conducted by BSO Music Director Andris Nelsons and John Williams.
Programme:
Jessie Montgomery: Starburst
John Williams: Violin concerto No. 2 (World Premiere)
John Williams: New arrangements of film themes "Across the Stars"
Aaron Copland: Quiet City
Igor Stravinsky: Suite from "The Firebird" (1919 Edition)
Featuring the Boston Symphony Orchestra with John Williams, conductor
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