Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Eugène Ysaÿe's virtuosic violin sonatas with this remarkable album, released on Hyperion in 1997. Spanning a little over an hour and eighteen minutes, this collection showcases Ysaÿe's six solo violin sonatas, each a testament to his extraordinary compositional skill and deep understanding of the instrument. The album opens with the intense and introspective Sonata No. 1 in G Minor, followed by the evocative Sonata No. 2 in A Minor, which includes the haunting "Danse des ombres." The third sonata, known as the "Ballade," is a tour de force in D Minor, while the fourth in E Minor offers a more contemplative journey. The fifth sonata in G Major brings a sense of light and playfulness, and the sixth in E Major concludes the set with a sense of resolution. Additionally, the album features the poignant "Poème élégiaque" and the whimsical "Rêve d'enfant," providing a comprehensive exploration of Ysaÿe's diverse musical language. This recording is a must-listen for classical music enthusiasts and violin aficionados alike, offering a profound and enriching experience.
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Sonata No. 1 for Solo Violin in G Minor, Op. 27/1: I. Grave. Lento assaiEugène Ysaÿe, Philippe Graffin
Sonata No. 1 for Solo Violin in G Minor, Op. 27/1: II. Fugato. Molto moderatoEugène Ysaÿe, Philippe Graffin
Sonata No. 1 for Solo Violin in G Minor, Op. 27/1: III. Allegretto poco scherzoso. AmabileEugène Ysaÿe, Philippe Graffin
Sonata No. 1 for Solo Violin in G Minor, Op. 27/1: IV. Finale con brio. Allegro fermoEugène Ysaÿe, Philippe Graffin
Sonata No. 2 for Solo Violin in A Minor, Op. 27/2: I. Obsession "Prélude". Poco vivaceEugène Ysaÿe, Philippe Graffin
Sonata No. 2 for Solo Violin in A Minor, Op. 27/2: II. Malinconia. Poco lentoEugène Ysaÿe, Philippe Graffin
Sonata No. 2 for Solo Violin in A Minor, Op. 27/2: III. Danse des ombres "Sarabande". LentoEugène Ysaÿe, Philippe Graffin
Sonata No. 2 for Solo Violin in A Minor, Op. 27/2: IV. Les furies. Allegro furiosoEugène Ysaÿe, Philippe Graffin
Sonata No. 3 for Solo Violin in D Minor, Op. 27/3 "Ballade"Eugène Ysaÿe, Philippe Graffin
Sonata No. 4 for Solo Violin in E Minor, Op. 27/4: I. Allemanda. Lento maestosoEugène Ysaÿe, Philippe Graffin
Sonata No. 4 for Solo Violin in E Minor, Op. 27/4: II. Sarabande. Quasi lentoEugène Ysaÿe, Philippe Graffin
Sonata No. 4 for Solo Violin in E Minor, Op. 27/4: III. Finale. Presto ma non troppoEugène Ysaÿe, Philippe Graffin
Sonata No. 5 for Solo Violin in G Major, Op. 27/5: I. L'aurore. Lento assaiEugène Ysaÿe, Philippe Graffin
Sonata No. 5 for Solo Violin in G Major, Op. 27/5: IIa. Danse rustique. Allegro giocoso molto moderatoEugène Ysaÿe, Philippe Graffin
Sonata No. 5 for Solo Violin in G Major, Op. 27/5: IIb. Moderato amabile – Tempo I – Poco più mossoEugène Ysaÿe, Philippe Graffin
Sonata No. 6 for Solo Violin in E Major, Op. 27/6Eugène Ysaÿe, Philippe Graffin
Poème élégiaque, Op. 12Eugène Ysaÿe, Pascal Devoyon, Philippe Graffin
Rêve d'enfant, Op. 14Eugène Ysaÿe, Pascal Devoyon, Philippe Graffin
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