Since the mid-'80s, Frank Peter Zimmermann has been recognized as one of the leading violinists, not for the usual reasons alone -- formidable technical skills and interpretive acumen -- but also for his ability to adapt his style to accommodate the demands of a broad range of repertory, from Bach to contemporary composers. He has expressed a special love for the music of Mozart and Prokofiev, two composers of obviously disparate styles whose works Zimmermann has performed to international acclaim. He has delved into more adventurous fare, taking on works by Ligeti, Matthias Pintscher, and other contemporary composers. In 2010, he teamed with Antoine Tamestit and Christian Poltéra to form Trio Zimmermann. Zimmermann and pianist Martin Helmchen toured Europe performing Beethoven's violin sonatas. This collaboration resulted in a recorded cycle of Beethoven's violin sonatas, with volume one issued in 2020 and volume two in 2021.