Ysaÿe was inspired to write his Op. 27 after hearing Joseph Szigeti play one of Bach’s suites for solo violin. Each of the six solo sonatas is dedicated to one of the reigning violinists of the early 20th century. Like Bach, Ysaÿe exploited the instrument’s expressive resources to the full, using special sound effects, double and triple stops, scintillating passagework, and simulated polyphonic passages. The D minor Sonata, subtitled "Ballade," is the shortest and best-known of the six. It is dedicated to the Romanian composer and violinist George Enesco. Karin Canellakis
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Eugène Ysaÿe
Sonata for Violin solo, “Ballade" in d minor, Op.27, No. 3 Play
Recorded on 02/09/2011, uploaded on 07/20/2011
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Solo Violin Sonata No. 3 “Ballade” Op. 27 (6’)
Ysaÿe was inspired to write his Op. 27 after hearing Joseph Szigeti play one of Bach’s suites for solo violin. Each of the six solo sonatas is dedicated to one of the reigning violinists of the early 20th century. Like Bach, Ysaÿe exploited the instrument’s expressive resources to the full, using special sound effects, double and triple stops, scintillating passagework, and simulated polyphonic passages. The D minor Sonata, subtitled "Ballade," is the shortest and best-known of the six. It is dedicated to the Romanian composer and violinist George Enesco. Karin Canellakis
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Sonata No. 2 in A minor
Sonata no.3 op.27, "Ballade"
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Violin Sonata in B-flat major, KV 454
Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso, Op. 28
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