Album insights
On August 30, 2019, violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter and renowned film composer John Williams released the album "Across the Stars." This recording features a diverse selection of Williams' famous film themes, personally arranged and conducted by the composer. Themes from Star Wars ("Rey's Theme" from The Force Awakens, "Princess Leia's Theme" from A New Hope), as well as newer works ("Sayuri's Theme" from Memoirs of a Geisha and "Hedwig's Theme" from Harry Potter), can be found on the album. Recorded in April 2019 with The Recording Arts Orchestra of Los Angeles at the renowned Sony Scoring Stage, this collaboration was described by Mutter as "an immense honor." The limited Deluxe Edition includes 5 additional tracks and an exclusive bonus DVD featuring an interview of John Williams by Anne-Sophie Mutter, a four-time Grammy winner and one of today's finest violinists globally.