In the midst of his work on 'Star Wars Final Episode IX' John Williams has created and conducted a complete album with Anne-Sophie Mutter and in mutual admiration. It presents his personal selection of iconic themes as well as rediscovered gems. The music ranges from 'Star Wars' motifs ('Luke and Leia' from 'Return of the Jedi') to more recent pieces ('Hedwig's Theme' from 'Harry Potter') two themes from Williams' Oscar-winning 'Schindler's List' score (the 'Main Theme' and 'Remembrances') are also featured. A few more surprising choices include new versions of themes from 'Cinderella Liberty' and 'Dracula', originally written in the 1970s and rarely performed since then.
Disc 1:
1) Rey's Theme - Anne-Sophie Mutter/Recording Arts Orchestra of Los Angeles ()
2) Yoda's Theme - Anne-Sophie Mutter/Recording Arts Orchestra of Los Angeles ()
3) Hedwig's Theme - Anne-Sophie Mutter/Recording Arts Orchestra of Los Angeles ()
4) Across the Stars (Love Theme) - Anne-Sophie Mutter/Recording Arts Orchestra of Los Angeles ()
5) Donnybrook Fair - Anne-Sophie Mutter/Recording Arts Orchestra of Los Angeles ()
6) Sayuri's Theme - Anne-Sophie Mutter/Recording Arts Orchestra of Los Angeles ()
7) Remembrances - Anne-Sophie Mutter/Recording Arts Orchestra of Los Angeles ()
8) Night Journeys - Anne-Sophie Mutter/Recording Arts Orchestra of Los Angeles ()
9) Theme - Anne-Sophie Mutter/Recording Arts Orchestra of Los Angeles ()
10) The Duel - Anne-Sophie Mutter/Recording Arts Orchestra of Los Angeles ()
11) Princess Leia's Theme - Anne-Sophie Mutter/Recording Arts Orchestra of Los Angeles ()
12) The Chairman's Waltz - Anne-Sophie Mutter/Recording Arts Orchestra of Los Angeles ()
13) Luke and Leia - Anne-Sophie Mutter/Recording Arts Orchestra of Los Angeles ()
14) Nice to Be Around - Anne-Sophie Mutter/Recording Arts Orchestra of Los Angeles ()
15) Theme - Anne-Sophie Mutter/Recording Arts Orchestra of Los Angeles ()
16) Markings - Anne-Sophie Mutter/Recording Arts Orchestra of Los Angeles ()
17) A Prayer for Peace - Anne-Sophie Mutter/Recording Arts Orchestra of Los Angeles ()
Disc 2:
1) Anne-Sophie Mutter in Conversation With John Williams - Anne-Sophie Mutter ()
2) Menu/Across the Stars - Various Performers ()