Anne-Sophie Mutter, a German violinist born in 1963, has been a prominent figure in classical music for nearly five decades. She began her international career at 13, performing with the Berlin Philharmonic under Herbert von Karajan. Mutter is renowned for her interpretations of traditional repertoire and her dedication to contemporary works, premiering compositions by Thomas Adès, Unsuk Chin, and John Williams. A four-time Grammy Award winner, she has also been honored with the German Grand Cross of the Order of Merit and France's Legion of Honor. Beyond performance, Mutter mentors young musicians through her foundation and engages in numerous benefit concerts. ([anne-sophie-mutter.de](https://www.anne-sophie-mutter.de/en/page/biography/?utm_source=openai))