Ysaÿe

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Arthur Grumiaux (violin) Live Concert Performances (Meloclassic)

The epitome of violin playing, with interpretations thoughtful and profound [SG]

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Aaron Rosand (violin) In Memoriam (Rhine Classics)

The vibrant, alluring art of arch-Romanticist, Aaron Rosand [JW]

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Mischa Elman (violin)The complete Victor recordings (1926-32) (Biddulph)

Elman’s glittering morceau (and some others) in splendid transfers [JW]

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Ysaÿe: Transformations (Centaur)

Bizarre transcriptions, fantastic performances [RMas]

Alfred Dubois (violin): Mozart & Vieuxtemps Violin Concertos (Biddulph)

Superior transfers of a great violinist, cut down too soon [JW]

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Ysaÿe: Rêves – Violin Concerto & Poème concertant (Avie)

With these Ysaÿe recordings, one senses that Philippe Graffin has embarked on a labour of love [MC]

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Enescu, Ysaÿe and Bacewicz: Music for Strings (Chandos)

John Wilson’s latest recording of string music is a winner [SB]

Agata-Maria Raatz (violin, voice) Echo of Bach (Solo Musica)

A strange, uneven but enjoyable disc lit up by the violinist’s own compositions [DMD]

Ysaye Solo Violin Sonatas Hahn DG 4864176

Ysaÿe: 6 Sonatas for solo violin (Deutsche Grammophon)

Quite simply: this disc is a winner [SB]

Estrellita (Orchid Classics)

The album works equally well for close listening and as agreeable background music late at night [GF]

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Jack Liebeck (violin) Violin Sonatas (Quartz)

(Déjà Review) Brilliant performances – recommended without a moment’s hesitation [KS]

Ysaÿe: Légende norvégienne (Simax)

A raft of previously unrecorded works – or adaptations – by Ysaÿe [JW]