Eugène
Ysaÿe was one of the most important violinists of the beginning of the 20th
century. While living in Paris, he
formed close ties with Fauré, Saint-Saëns, Chausson, Vincent d'Indy, Franck,
and Debussy and was honored by a number of dedications, among them the Sonata by
Franck, the Poème and Concerto by
Chausson and Debussy's string quartet.
The
Poème Elégiaque, was a new musical
form, original in concept, with a tragic but ultimately inspiring nature. The scordatura (the G string lowered by a
key) gives the Dirge a poignant and heart-rending timbre which fills the
listener with intense emotion. Kai Gleusteen
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Eugène Ysaÿe
Poème élégiaque for Violin and Piano in d minor, Op. 1 Play
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Poème élégiaque for Violin and Piano in d minor Eugène-Auguste Ysaÿe
Eugène Ysaÿe was one of the most important violinists of the beginning of the 20th century. While living in Paris, he formed close ties with Fauré, Saint-Saëns, Chausson, Vincent d'Indy, Franck, and Debussy and was honored by a number of dedications, among them the Sonata by Franck, the Poème and Concerto by Chausson and Debussy's string quartet.
The Poème Elégiaque, was a new musical form, original in concept, with a tragic but ultimately inspiring nature. The scordatura (the G string lowered by a key) gives the Dirge a poignant and heart-rending timbre which fills the listener with intense emotion. Kai Gleusteen
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Sonata No. 2 in A minor
Sonata for Violin solo, “Ballade" in d minor, Op.27, No. 3
Sonata no.3 op.27, "Ballade"
Sonata for Violin Solo, Op. 27, No. 6
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Sonata for Violin and Piano in A Major, M. 8
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