Event | Concerts and Performances Anne-Sophie Mutter, Violin, and Lambert Orkis, Piano

For a century, the Coolidge Auditorium has been home to generations of great violinists. In our centennial season, we are delighted to welcome for the first time the extraordinary Anne-Sophie Mutter and her recital partner of thirty-six years, Lambert Orkis. A citizen of the world, Mutter has been honored by scores of governments and foundations for her artistry, her philanthropy and her many generous services to music in the 50 years since her debut with Herbert von Karajan and the Berlin Philharmonic at age 13.

Their concert offers sonatas by Mozart and Respighi, paired with the Fantasie in C major, a late Schubert masterpiece that presents daunting technical challenges for both players. Cast in a single 7-part structure, it includes a set of variations on the composer’s beautiful song “Sei mir gegrüsst.” Also on the program is a work for solo violin by the Iranian composer Aftab Darvishi, “Likoo.” Her composition is a new addition to Mutter’s impressive roster of commissions. In this not-to-be-missed evening, instrument aficionados will enjoy experiencing the glorious sound of Mutter’s 1710 Lord Dunn-Raven Stradivari violin, and in a nod to violinist Fritz Kreisler, the Library’s incomparable 1730 Guarneri del Gesù, which belonged to Kreisler.

Pre-concert Conversation with the artists
6:30 pm
Coolidge Auditorium

The preconcert conversation with the artists will take place in the Coolidge Auditorium at 6:30pm. Only ticketholders will be admitted; any without a ticket may watch from the Whittall Pavilion, if space is available. We recommend arriving early, but guests may enter quietly during the conversation at the discretion of Library staff.

Please Note: Our no-show rate has been very high, meaning that seats that could have gone to other guests are too often left unused. Please be considerate of the larger community of concertgoers, and either return your tickets or let us know if your plans change and you are unable to attend the concert. Thank you!