World Premieres

Contemporary Compositions for Violin World Premieres

The artist takes special pride in performing contemporary compositions for violin. Thomas Adès, Unsuk Chin, Sebastian Currier, Henri Dutilleux, Sofia Gubaidulina, Witold Lutoslawski, Norbert Moret, Krzysztof Penderecki, Sir André Previn, Wolfgang Rihm, Jörg Widmann and John Williams have all dedicated works to her.

Thomas Adès: “Air – Homage to Sibelius”

Lucerne, August 27, 2022
Lucerne Festival Contemporary Orchestra (LFCO) under the direction of Thomas Adès
(Commissioned by Roche as part of “Roche Commissions” for Lucerne Festival. Co-commissioned by Anne-Sophie Mutter, Carnegie Hall and Boston Symphony Orchestra; dedicated to Anne-Sophie Mutter)

Unsuk Chin: “Gran Cadenza”

Regensburg, October 21, 2021
With Ye-Eun Choi (violin)
(Commissioned by Anne-Sophie Mutter)

John Williams: “Concerto for Violin and Orchestra No. 2”

Tanglewood, July 24, 2021
Boston Symphony Orchestra under the direction of John Williams
(“Composed especially for Anne-Sophie Mutter”)

Jörg Widmann: “Study on Beethoven”, String Quartet No. 6

Tokyo, February 12th, 2020
With Ye-Eun Choi (violin), Vladimir Babeshko (viola) and Daniel Müller-Schott (violoncello)
(Commissioned by Anne-Sophie Mutter; dedicated to Anne-Sophie Mutter)

Sebastian Currier: “Ghost Trio” for violin, violoncello and piano

New York, March 12th, 2019
With Daniel Müller-Schott (violoncello) and Lambert Orkis (piano)
(Commissioned by Anne-Sophie Mutter; dedicated to Anne-Sophie Mutter)

André Previn: “The Fifth Season”, for violin and piano

New York, March 4th, 2018
With Lambert Orkis, piano
(Commissioned by Carnegie Hall and Anne-Sophie Mutter; dedicated to Anne-Sophie Mutter)

John Williams: “Markings”, for solo violin, strings and harp

Lenox MA, July 16th, 2017
Boston Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Andris Nelsons
(Dedicated to Anne-Sophie Mutter)

André Previn: “Nonet for two string quartets and contrabass”

Edinburgh, August 26th, 2015
With Mutter`s Virtuosi
(Commissioned by Anne-Sophie Mutter for Mutter`s Virtuosi and dedicated to Anne-Sophie Mutter)

André Previn: “Song – Orchestra Version” (from “Tango Song and Dance”)

London, June 10th, 2015
London Symphony Orchestra unter the direction of Sir André Previn
(Dedicated to Anne-Sopie Mutter)

Krzysztof Penderecki: “La Follia” (for Solo Violin)

New York, December 14th, 2013
(Commissioned by Anne-Sophie Mutter and dedicated to her)

André Previn: “Violin Sonata Nr. 2”

New York, December 14th, 2013
With Lambert Orkis, piano
(Commissioned by Anne-Sophie Mutter and dedicated to her)

Sebastian Currier: “Ringtone Variations”

Taipei, June 6th, 2013
With Roman Patkolo, Double Bass
(Commissioned by The Anne-Sophie Mutter Foundation; dedicated to Anne-Sophie Mutter)

André Previn: “Violin Concerto no. 2 for Violin and String Orchestra with two Harpsichord Interludes”


Trondheim, September 23rd, 2012
Trondheim Soloists under the direction of Anne-Sophie Mutter
(Commissioned by the Trondheim Soloists and the Trondheim Chamber Music Festival, dedicated to Anne-Sophie Mutter)

Sebastian Currier: “Time Machines”

New York, June 2nd, 2011
New York Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Alan Gilbert
(Commissioned by Anne-Sophie Mutter and dedicated to her)

Wolfgang Rihm: “Dyad for Violin and Double Bass”

New York, April 3rd, 2011
With Roman Patkolo, Double Bass
(Commissioned by The Anne-Sophie Mutter Foundation; dedicated to Anne-Sophie Mutter)

Krzysztof Penderecki: “Duo concertante per violino e contrabbasso”

Hannover, March 9th, 2011
With Roman Patkolo, Double Bass
(Commissioned by The Anne-Sophie Mutter Foundation; dedicated to Anne-Sophie Mutter and Roman Patkoló)

Wolfgang Rihm: “Lichtes Spiel”


New York, November 18th, 2010
New York Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Michael Francis
(Commissioned by Anne-Sophie Mutter and dedicated to her)

André Previn: “Concerto for Violin, Viola und Orchestra”

New York, April 26th, 2009
Orchestra of St. Luke's under the direction of Sir André Previn
(Commissioned by Anne-Sophie Mutter and dedicated to her)

André Previn: “Trio for Piano, Violin and Violoncello”

New York, April 22nd, 2009
With Sir André Previn (piano) and Lynn Harrell (violoncello)
(Dedicated to Anne-Sophie Mutter)

Sofia Gubaidulina: “In Tempus Praesens”

Lucerne, August 30th, 2007
Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Sir Simon Rattle
(Dedicated to Anne-Sophie Mutter)

André Previn: “Concerto for Violin, Double Bass and Orchestra”


Boston, April 19th, 2007
Boston Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Sir André Previn
Roman Patkoló, double bass
(Commissioned by The Anne-Sophie Mutter Foundation; dedicated to Anne-Sophie Mutter)

André Previn: “Violin Concerto Anne-Sophie”


Boston, March 14th, 2002
Boston Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Sir André Previn
(Dedicated to Anne-Sophie Mutter)

Henri Dutilleux: “Sur le même accord”

London, April 28th, 2002
London Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Kurt Masur
(Dedicated to Anne-Sophie Mutter)

André Previn: “Tango, Song & Dance”

Lucerne, August 26th, 2001
With Sir André Previn, Klavier
(Commissioned by Carnegie Hall and Anne-Sophie Mutter; dedicated to Anne-Sophie Mutter)

Krzysztof Penderecki: “Sonata per violino e pianoforte Nr. 2”

London, April 29th, 2000
With Lambert Orkis, piano
(Commissioned by Anne-Sophie Mutter and dedicated to her)

Krzysztof Penderecki: “Violin Concerto No. 2, Metamorphoses”

Leipzig, June 24th, 1995
MDR Sinfonieorchester under the direction of Mariss Jansons
(Dedicated to Anne-Sophie Mutter)

Sebastian Currier: “Aftersong"”

Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival, August 1994
With Lambert Orkis, piano
(Commissioned by Anne-Sophie Mutter and dedicated to her)

Wolfgang Rihm: “Gesungene Zeit”

Zurich, June 13th, 1992
Collegium musicum under the direction of Paul Sacher
(Dedicated to Anne-Sophie Mutter)

Witold Lutoslawski: “Partita” (Orchestra Version)

Munich, January 10th, 1990
Münchner Philharmoniker under the direction of Witold Lutoslawski
(Commissioned by Anne-Sophie Mutter and dedicated to her)

Norbert Moret: “En rêve”

Locarno, September 9th, 1988
Orchestra della Radio-Televisione Svizzera Italiana under the direction of Marc Andreae
(Dedicated to Anne-Sophie Mutter)

Witold Lutoslawski: “Chain II”

Zurich, January 31st, 1986
Collegium musicum under the direction of Paul Sacher
(Dedicated to Paul Sacher)

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