Philippe Graffin, Pascal Devoyon - Saint-Saëns & Ysaÿe: Rare Transcriptions for Violin and Piano (2002)

Tracklist

01. Saint-Saëns: Caprice brillant in B Minor
02. Chopin: Nocturne in E Major, Op. 62 No. 2 (Arr. Saint-Saëns for Cello & Piano)
03. Saint-Saëns: 6 Etudes, Op. 52: VI. Caprice d'après l'Etude en forme de valse (Arr. Ysaÿe for Violin & Piano)
04. Chopin: Nocturne in E-Flat Major, Op. 55 No. 2 (Arr. Saint-Saëns for Cello & Piano)
05. Chopin: Waltz in E Minor, KK IVa/15 (Arr. Ysaÿe for Violin & Piano)
06. Chopin: Ballade No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 23 (Arr. Ysaÿe for Violin & Piano)
07. Saint-Saëns: Fantaisie for Violin and Piano After Weber's Oberon
08. Saint-Saëns: L'air de la pendule
09. Saint-Saëns: Fantaisie for Violin and Harp, Op. 124

Philippe Graffin's voyage of discovery researching little-known works for the violin by well-known masters has already seen a particularly well-received disc of Rare French works for violin and orchestra, and now we have a disc of works for violin and piano that also emerged from his investigations. These pieces have been uncovered in private collections and various libraries, including the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C.

These are fascinating transcriptions by Saint-Saëns, one of the most celebrated pianists of his time, and the equally celebrated violinist Ysaÿe. Having assisted in bringing them to light, Graffin performs them here with his customary virtuosity and grace, accompanied by the equally deft French pianist, Pascal Devoyon, on a disc that will educate, delight and amaze.

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