Credits:

Ilya Kaler

Description:

Breaking New Ground in Violin Music Through Unaccompanied PerformanceComposed by the great violinist and composer Ysae, this collection has now become an essential part of the unaccompanied sonata repertoire, standing alongside the works of Bach and Bartk. The reasons for this high acclaim, of course, go far beyond superficial factors such as technical intrigue or unique harmonies. The depth and diversity of content that emerged as a result of masterfully employing these elements are truly remarkable in the history of the violin. Beyond the sheer quality of the compositions, the fact that each piece was dedicated to the next generation of violinists of the timeincluding Szigeti, Kreisler, Thibaud, and Enescuallows us to sense the composers spirit, in which he saw an infinite future for the violin as an instrument.Naxos Japan