Ernst von Siemens Music Prize 2008
Anna-Sophie Mutter
For over three decades, Anne-Sophie Mutter has been celebrated as one of the greatest violin virtuosos of our time. Few world-class performers have delved into contemporary music with as much dedication as she has. Her preference for tonal elegance and compositional refinement shines through in her performances, ensuring that even modern works retain their melodic clarity and inner drama. Several renowned composers, including Henri Dutilleux, Sofia Gubaidulina, Witold Lutoslawski, Krzysztof Penderecki, Sir André Previn, and Wolfgang Rihm, have written pieces specifically for her.