I appreciate the soft quiet questions and the lack of self-aggrandizement from the interviewer. First class interview, good camera work, and no commercials... Very good.

I really appreciate how our interviewer was able to get Mutter to talk about Karajan. Then, he continued asking really insightful questions. A very skilled interviewer indeed...and he let´s her answer without interrupting.

It is so striking to me that he allows her to talk so freely and without interruption and even without followup questions. He asks a question, allows her to speak at whatever length she wants, and respects that that is all she has to say on the subject. It's so jarring and unusual to see a woman afforded such respect and undivided attention, and it's like a breath of fresh air. Thank you for such a generously long and rich session with ASM.

Well, she’s as articulate and brilliant as I imagined from her many recordings I have acquired and the few times I have heard her in NYC. Her discussion of “flow” is insightful and inspired, her emphasis on “now” is another proof of her genius applied to the art of living. And the discipline she’s consolidated from a lifetime of performance is formidable. Her sense of the understanding of the sanctity of the concert hall experience is so welcomed by me and others, I’m sure. I love her certainty and strength. She surpasses even my highest estimation of her. Thanks to Zsolt and Peter for another memorable interview!

Best 40 minutes I've spent on KZfaq in a while. Thank you Peter Hobbs, and Anne Sophie Mutter.

I really love the gentle and yet insightful questions posed which always deliver so much from the artist being interviewed. The gentleman is a highly skilled interviewer which makes these a joy to watch, thank you!

What a lovely, lovely empathic, intelligent, expressive and down-to-earth woman is this treasure, Anne-Sophie Mutter.... I’m glad to be alive to hear her beliefs.

"Lets keep those live moments sacrosanct, and let's keep them here and here" Aah loved it. It's my first time hearing ms. Mutter's take on life, and I think this is the best 40 minutes I've spent on KZfaq in a while. Kudos to the interviewer as well.

'I'd rather make new mistakes' etc is particularly good. But what a great interview of a great person.

fantastic interview. It's so rare that an interviewer can draw such depth out of an artist so quickly.

A wonderful interview with wisdom and humor in plenty. Anne-Sophie Mutter among the finest artists of her generation and Zsolt Bognar is the BEST interviewer ever.

Born to communicate, with music: clear in her art, and mindful of the role. A wonderful interview shows a deep insight into our humanity. A strong mind and determined personality surfaces in Anne-Sophie's performances. A woman of such broad thinking and intellect is confronting for a male, because her existence is sensuality and beauty on steroids. Practicality is also evident in Anne-Sophie's personality. I will now endeavour to listen more acutely to her playing - and more often. Thank you for a transformative interview, to warm my heart.

I reeeeeeally love how you get these amazing musicians open in a very natural way. They finally show the human behind. Thank you very much for these beautiful interviews 🙂.

Despite her many years of presence on the music scene, she is still very attractive and charismatic woman. Maybe more than ever...

I like her integrity.

I love what Ann Sophie Mutter said about musicians getting all in, to the music and life. We used to have all those great musicians who were also humans of great sensitivity and experiencing struggle, and for me musical catharsis comes from being able to capture that struggle and mystery if life. What a beautiful and uplifting interview with such smart questions.

way to go Mrs Mutter, you are still young and full of energy, I booked to see you for the 1st time in my life with my wife for our 27th annicersary in Roy thomson Hall ( Toronto) on feb 7 . see you 🥰🥰🥰

One of my favourite ever violinists, extraordinarily gifted, beautiful and charming.

She is so charming, articulate and down to earth...great interview!

Very meaningful reflections by Mrs. Mutter...very well articulated and profoundly thought. Very much appreciated: The Power Of Music🙏

I totally agree with those who said the interview was very precious and contained many gems. I was very fortunate to hear ASM in Edinburgh last year. Her performance of Penderecki's second Concerto, which nota bene was dedicated to her, was a firework on stage, so brilliant and at the same time profound. And in this interview this living legend comes across as an incredible human being, very wise, humble and so infinitely inspiring. Thank you, Pete, Zsolt and Ann Sophie.

What a wonderful interview! I never cease to be amazed when extraordinary artists are so honest, humble and disarming. Her views on music, performance and life are inspirational and are words to live by! Wunderbar!

I love the unintrusive questions, brilliantly done interview, with deeply philosophical intonations at the end,it was indeed the most refreshing, reflective, refined version of two people having a wonderful chat about life & music . As an Indian classical musician I could feel the barriers of being from a different genre melting away ,to be replaced by just a love for the soul of 🎶 music,by Ann Sophie. Thank you.🙏

As from ~ Carrier of the Heifetz-Milstein Violin Mentoring Legacy, US 🎻 Elisabeth Matesky / Chicago, 19.2.2022 ~ An ardent admirer of Anne Sophie Mutter's artistry, glorious sound enriched by a luscious vibrato & flexibility from 'con sordine' {& minus a mute} w/such limitless differing oscillations, plus musical intelligence fused w/love of Music, & rare interest in current living composers, I truly believe Anne Sophie Mutter has earned the premier Violinist Title over by now a 40 plus year non stop global concertising career few of our baby boomer generation can hold up to!! Meeting each other thru Sir Georg Solti in London, at his own suggestion, neither ASM nor myself seemed able to speak the other's native tongue thusly limiting the length of our initial acquaintance with a tiny bit of chat ~ Aware of her growing career & to global proportions everywhere on Earth, I was delighted to attend Ms Mutter's LvB Violin Recital here at Orchestra Hall on 22.01. 2020! I so wanted to hear her, Live, in LvB piano/violin sonatas & was truly awed by her 'other world' dynamics yet made invisible=a Coco Chanel Suit hand stitched finely to create a seamless appearance & likewise, in her 'new' interpretation of the known 'Kreutzer' No. 9 Sonata, havin the thought, 'even Milstein never did this!' And a 1st time in my life since private advanced Bowing studying with Milstein 3 & 1/2 years at his London Chester Square home! Going backstage w/a longtime 'cellist pal & adored colleague of 🎹 Lambert Orkis, I had the opportunity to shyly reintroduce myself and recalling Sir Georg's Intro in London, as we began speaking of the Beethoven Sonatas & I did offer her enormous compliments when a fine violin colleague here in Chicago, insisted telling Anne Sophie Mutter of my own playing which tho' flattering wholly embarrassed me yet we got chatting of Milstein & his hard to fathom rare longevity & extraordinary high standard to himself with ASM asking what I thought was his secret!? Talking a bit more yet then w/several people, I did suggest we continue and Ms Mutter agreed w/an 'Anytime' Hug plus accepting my gift of some yummy famed Peppermint flavored Chicago Frango Mints, & my gentle RX to go to her hotel & sleep! This 'accident' seeing a recent Interview & I think just prior to the pandemic, in either early January '20 or even late Dec., 2019, seems possibly strangely providential because one has been thinking about our continued chat about Mr. Milstein, my closest Iconic Violinist mentor & 24 year friend, who shared vast amounts of 'Milsteinianna' with me, his self-proclaimed, "Guinea Pig Pupil of Heifetz, who he {I} can now violinistically experiment with!' When going 'round to play Bach's Chaconne, we were both under same London Concert Artist Mgmt., yet the rare & unexpected opportunity to private study w/Milstein became a dream reality, such was my more musically maturing admiration of all things Milstein!! I am wholly convinced Anne Sophie Mutter is among the greatest of Violinists & is also highlighting the Art of 20th/21st Century Composers' in their writing violin works for her & drawing attention to 'loyalist's' of standard concert violin repertoire to some Marvel's of the newer Music which due to Anne Sophie Mutter will be written up by Musicologists for many decades to come ~ A true blue person & Mom who had to learn to swim upstream Rapids with 2 children upon losing her beloved young husband, she has experienced the Valley of Death Sorrows & the great Joy's also in her enchanting much talked about w/Awe Journey thus far on God's Good Earth ~ Both on FB, perhaps the link to my FB pg might bring a Hello fron ASM, Grand Human Person & Artist ~ facebook.com/elisabeth.anne.775?fref=nf Please accept my compliments to the musician Interviewer of Ms. Mutter! He is Great! Musically from Chicago, 🇺🇸🎻Elisabeth Matesky 19.2.22 A Brava to All 👏

I loved listening to her speak and giving us that beautiful smile. The questioning is just worthless fluff for me.

May love bring new meaning to our culture and embrace of each other in music. Thank you Anne M.

Absolutely love her spirit❤️ and what a comfort to hear hear her speak so openly about the fact that you can’t find that sweet spot at every concert!! Thank you for another wonderful interview 🙏🏻

Hello Ms. Anne-Sophie Mutter. I'm a big fan. You inspire me to work harder on my technique and musicality. Thank you!

Absolutely brilliant interview. Maestro is so insightful, witty and shared so much wisdom. Also, I can't believe she is almost 60, she looks 20 years younger! :)

who would dislike this thoughtful, intelligent interview?

This is a wonderfully exemplary interview. We put our fingers on a pulse of civilization and culture, on human progress itself, in listening to these questions and, especially, these answers. Ms. Mutter, thank you.

Ah this was wonderful - great interview with my favorite violinist - profound questions and answers - thanks a lot.

...and for sure: Happy Birthday!🎉

This is the way conversation should be had....

the mobile phone comment is at 21:13

“”Federer .....prepares like Heifetz’’ !!!!!! Amazing she is....

Mutter's Mozart Violin Concertos recording with Karajan was my first-ever exposure to classical music. I was 9 years old, and she was 15 I think :)

This interview is so precious. Thank you for an opportunity to reaffirm what music and life are. While traveling in Japan from the US, it is so uplifting.

I would like to share a memory... Sometime in the 80's I was invited to a very private concert at the Ephesus antique theatre (Turkey), with Mstislav Rostropovich and of course Anne Sophie Mutter, and a 15 elements orchestra. We were less than 100 or so people watching. Actually it was a musical cruise in the Mediterranean sea, stopping in each historical site around and giving a concert in the local archeological theater. Anyway 20 minutes after the beginning of the a strong windstorm came impromptu and in a second everything was flying around, musical scores, music stands, and also Maestro's hair and Anne Sophie's dress... Very hilarious situation... The concert was of course interrupted, but what an unforgettable memory... My best compliments to Anne Sophie Mutter! And to the interviewer.

A great artist chatting with a magnificent, outstanding interviewer and musician Zsolt Bognar!!. Thank you.

I love Anne Sophie, this show, the camera work and Zsolt. I really enjoyed this interview.

I saw Miss Mutter last May/2019 at the Berliner Philarmonie playing ( and conducting the orchestra ) Mozart concerts. Simply amazing !

Thank You Anne Sophie for standing strong for such wonderful artwork.

*OH MY GOD I DIED WHEN SHE MENTIONED FEDERER* My favourite musician talking about my favourite sportsman ☺️😻

It's so valuable to hear her impression about Karajan. Biggest thanks.

Wow! She is such a great spokesperson. I never heard her speak before.

ale się przyjemnie jej słucha ,nie wiedziałam ,że ma tyle ciekawych rzeczy do powiedzenia...mam 32 lata i pierwszy raz słyszałam jej wykonania Vivaldiego jak miałam 6 lat...wspomnienia Jest uroczą, skromną perfekcjonistką.

Another thoughtful, thought provoking, educational and entertaining interview. Of the dozen episodes I've watched (so far) every one is excellent. Thank you so much, and thank you to your donors.

Peter and Zsolt, thanks for this interview (and for the others) as always. What Anne Sophie Mutter has to say is truly interesting! She mentioned three things that made me think of a young artist ... I took a bold step, and contacted you via website about the particular.

Wonderful conversation. Thank you.

amazing interview! I appreciate the depth and gentleness of the questions and well as her responses. Such a great conversion is like a piece of well composed music itself. Thank you for sharing such a soul-touching and life-enriching interview! Peace & Abundant Blessings.

Wonderful interview. One of the best in this valuable series. Thank you!

The break has come in 2020 but it's too strange to work as a break really. A most enjoyable interview . A proper conversation . Thankyou to both

What makes a great artist? What can be the purpose of music? And of a musician in human society? Inspiring answers from the sensational violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter. `Music is an essential part of being human`. `Silence is a part of music.` `My craft is to bring these dots on the black lines back to life.` `Nothing is as beautiful as memory.` `I need time to stay humble.` `I don`t want to repeat my mistakes, I rather make new mistakes.` `All in all the time…` It was a joy to listen!

Amazing interview!! Thank you!

Absolutely mesmerizing interview and artist! It is SO hard to imagine that there are actually some that end up putting a thumbs down . . . I hope that music will eventually heal whatever it is that disturbs or hurts them.

Thanks for great interview with A.S. M. She is awesome! We would very much appreciate an interview with the great Victoria Mulova, one of the very best musicians of her generation.

Absolutely love the series. Clicked on this as soon as I saw it! Anne-Sophie is such an incredible guest, plenty of gems in this upload :)

She is quite beautiful in her appearance and her interpretation..

What a great interview!

Fantastic interview. Thank you so much!

Superb interview, many profound insights

Very meaningful series. Thanks.

Franco Gulli - so beautiful that ASM mentions this great artist and teacher. Terrific discussion here.

The life of such a dedicated artist is a hope for everyone with an open mind. Maybe there is purpose...))) Thank you for the enjoyable interview.

AMAZING, amazing interview. I have chills!!

A wonderful violinist and person, it was delightful to listen to her in this interview which touched great points and prospectives. Blessings, MaxT

Anne is a highly intelligent woman with a heart of love.

Ms. Mutter immediately compelled my interests! What a deep, impassioned person.

This channel is a treasure. Congratulations!!

such a beautiful interview and authenticity in the conversation /i am delighted and inspired

Classical music is not my forte, but I loved the interview. Thanks for sharing it with us.

I had never thought of her as having such a lively sense of humour.

As Nietzche said, Without music life would be a mistake. That is the importance of music.

this lady is brilliant 😇 under all p.o.v - simple and shiny - her style is rather unique - with her generosity, she somehow reminds me of Vladimir Ashekenazy - love the ambiance of this interview - she made me smile all the way - thank you very much.

Very inspiring interview.

what an incredible conversation

What a wonderful interview

I’m not a classical music devotee, but still this is one of my favorite interviews.

Her modesty is refreshing. In my generation people might refer to you as an artist, never yourself. There were charismatic performers - Rubenstein - for example who enjoyed public atttention. But he never would have thought of using music as a vehicle for fame.

Great musicians think of their music as highly personal, not making music to please others! I love listening to A-S Mutter speak.

A brilliant artist is made of much more than perfección , there is an entire human and intelectual life put into wherever they do Absolutely wonderful interview Thank you

Besides being an outstanding Musician, such an intelligent, wise and humane Woman. A thoroughly pleasurable interview.

Sublime!

She is such an Amazing Musician! Love her!

Anne-Sophie Mutter Forever~❤️🎻🎻🎻

Thank you.

What a humannn, we love you anne 💖💖💖💖💖

i Just found this video. Such and insightful questions and answers interview!

BRAVO !

A great interview with the wonderful Anne-Sophie Mutter. She just gets better and better! A suggestion about the "title" of this video: please consider renaming it so the title contains her name!! The video appeared several times recently when I opened KZfaq with the silly tag "Someone was sitting in the first row holding a mobile phone up right into my face." It wasn't until I took a second look at the thumbnail photo that I realized it was Anne-Sophie Mutter, and then I was eager to watch!!

She's really brilliant

Gracias Ann-Sophie por tu extraordinaria calidad profesional y humana

Great lady

0:06 an absolutely heartwarming, award-winning smile ❤

what a beautiful and talented woman

En estos nuestros días de desorden generalizado, escuchar esta entrevista es muy estimulante: preguntas precisas e interesantes, respuestas profundas y luminosas.

Anne-Sophie Mutter is an amazing person and artist, simply because she is the vehicle for her music; it is not her music helping her to become famous!

❤❤❤❤ love her

I grew up in Germany those days with 4 sisters enviing that bright girl so beautiful, selfconfident and talented. We weren't given the Backup to become strong. I should let go of those feelings...Glad seeing her Here!