Anne-Sophie Mutter launches her new recording series, ASM Forte Forward, dedicated exclusively to contemporary works written for her, marking her 50th jubilee year on stage in 2026 and 2027. East Meets West is the inaugural opus in this series, showcasing four diverse composers in a program that spans solo violin, duo, chamber repertoire, and a concerto with orchestra.

• Features contemporary works written specifically for Anne-Sophie Mutter.
• Celebrates the artist's 50 years on stage (2026-2027 jubilee).
• Program moves from solo performance to full concerto with orchestra.
• Includes the world premiere recording of Thomas Adès' concerto, Air-Homage to Sibelius.
• Recorded on the Alpha Classics label.

The program features works by composers from diverse origins:

1. Likoo for solo violin by Aftab Darvishi (Iranian-Dutch composer).
2. Gran Cadenza for two violins by Unsuk Chin (South Korean composer).
3. String Quartet No. 6, Studie über Beethoven by Jörg Widmann.
4. Air-Homage to Sibelius (concerto for violin and orchestra) by Thomas Adès, recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra conducted by the composer.

• Artist: Anne-Sophie Mutter
• Brand: Zach Top
• Binding: audioCD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Release Date: 2026-03-27
• Language: German
• Weight: 82g (approx. 81.65 g)
• Dimensions: 142x126x8mm (approx. 14.25 x 12.62 x 0.79 cm)
• Country of Origin: Netherlands
• Manufacturer/Label: Alpha Classics

Experience the commitment to the future of music through this exceptional recording, featuring works that move from intimate solo pieces to grand orchestral statements.