[Shanghai, May 27, 2008] Mercedes-Benz announced the company is sponsoring Anne-Sophie Mutter and the Trondheim Soloists 2008 Asia Tour, blending the brand's harmonious lines with the violinist's melodious sounds. Anne-Sophie Mutter, the world's present-time top violinist and the renowned Norway chamber orchestra Trondheim Soloists are starting their China tour with a first concert in Shanghai, followed by two more in Beijing's prestigious National Centre for the Performing Arts on May 27 and 28. In sympathy with the victims and families of victims of the Sichuan earthquake, Anne-Sophie Mutter decided to donate one of her China concerts fees to Earthquake Disaster Relief through the International Red Cross in Geneva, Switzerland.
Mercedes-Benz, sponsor of Anne-Sophie Mutter and the Trondheim Soloists 2008 Asia Tour, highly appreciates the violinist's generosity and sympathy. "The earthquake has brought deep sorrow to the people of China. Apart from a financial donation immediately after the tragedy happen, Mercedes-Benz wants to help heal people's hearts and express our condolences with the power of music Anne-Sophie Mutter brings. We believe everything in the struck areas will eventually recover. People will surely overcome all difficulties and rebuild their homes," said Bjoern Hauber, General Manager of Sales & Marketing, Mercedes-Benz (China) Ltd.