All Eugène-Ysaÿe articles
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Premium ❘ FeatureYsaÿe’s Poème concertant: shining a light on a long-forgotten piece
Violinist Philippe Graffin has recorded a work for violin and orchestra by Eugène Ysaÿe that had lain undiscovered for more than a century. He speaks to Jessica Duchen about the love affair that inspired the piece, and what can be learnt from its discovery
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FocusViolinist Josef Gingold on studying with the great Eugène Ysaÿe
Gingold spoke about his period of training with the Belgian master in The Strad's April 1983 issue
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FocusFrom the Archive: Why do so many musicians have long hair?
Whether as a mark of distinction or genius, the trend is embodied by Eugène Ysaÿe, according to The Strad's June 1897 issue
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VideoAugustin Hadelich plays Ysaÿe
Augustin Hadelich plays Eugène Ysaÿe’s Sonata for solo violin No. 4 in E minor, dedicated to Fritz Kreisler. This performance was filmed live in concert in Grünwald, Germany, on December 11 2018.
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FocusDiscovering Ysaÿe’s lost sonata
In 2017 violinist Philippe Graffin discovered a previously unknown three-movement work by Eugène Ysaÿe: his original Sixth Solo Violin Sonata. As his recording of the piece is released, he speaks to Chloe Cutts about completing the composition.
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NewsThe Strad February 2019 issue is out now
Cellist Bruno Philippe talks gut strings, competitions, and the pros and cons of old and new instruments
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Blogs10 things you need to know about Eugène Ysaÿe
Thomas Kemp shares some key facts about the 20th-century composer and violinist
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FocusYsaÿe’s Knokke: the Belgian coastal town honouring its famed violinist son
Edward Bhesania reports from a chamber music festival in the Belgian town of Knokke themed around its illustrious one-time resident, Eugène Ysaÿe
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VideoJames Ehnes plays the Ysaÿe Sonata no.3, 'George Enescu'
James Ehnes, who is artistic director of the Seattle Chamber Music festival, breaks out his 1715 ’Marsick’ Stradivari and gives an impromptu performance for festival staff