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Published: Thursday, 06 June 2024 at 13:31 PM


She’ll be performing at the 2024 BBC Proms with conductor Daniel Barenboim and his West-Eastern Divan Orchestra. But who is violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter?

Who is Anne-Sophie Mutter?

Anne-Sophie Mutter is a German violinist. A former child prodigy, she was supported early in her career by legendary conductor Herbert von Karajan and gained prominence in the 1970s and 80s. She has recorded over 50 albums, mostly for Deutsche Grammophon, and performed as a soloist with the world’s leading orchestras. As a violinist, she is known for her authority on stage and the intensity of her sound.