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Eugène Ysaÿe

Eugène Ysaÿe was a Belgian composer, conductor, violinist, music educator, university teacher and concertmaster (1858–1931). He was born at Liège and died at Brussels.

Also recorded as Eugène Ysaye.

Overview

Born at Liège in 1858, died at Brussels in 1931.

Formation and teaching

Eugène Ysaÿe studied at Royal Conservatory of Liège and Royal Conservatory of Brussels. He trained under Henri Vieuxtemps, Henri Wieniawski and Rodolphe Massart.

As a teacher, Eugène Ysaÿe is recorded in connection with Julia Klumpke. Each of those relationships is stated by the authority record rather than inferred from style.

Career and activity

Eugène Ysaÿe worked in Romantic music.

He was employed by Royal Conservatory of Brussels. Recorded position is court chapel master. He belonged to Quatuor Ysaÿe.

Recognition and collections

Eugène Ysaÿe received Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal, Grand Officer of the Order of Leopold, Knight of the Order of the Crown, Commander of the Legion of Honour, Grand Officer of the Order of the Nile and commander of the Order of the Crown of Italy‎.

Catalogued works

10 works under this name are catalogued by Wikidata Query Service and Open Library.

Six Sonatas for solo violin. Violin Sonata No. 2. Piére li houyeû. Poème élégiaque in D minor, Op.12. Violin Sonata No. 3. For two violins. Extase. Six sonates pour violon seul, op. 27. Lointain passé. Andante, opus posthumous, for violin and piano.

Literature

5 scholarly publications naming this subject were located in the registry of record.

Ysaÿe, Eugène (opera), Oxford Music Online, 2002. Ysaÿe, Eugène(-Auguste), Oxford Music Online, 2001. Ysaÿe, Eugène (USA), Oxford Music Online, 2014. The Six Sonatas for Unaccompanied Violin by Eugène Ysaÿe: A study in dedication and interpretation. The Legacy of Eugène Ysaÿe: Transmitted, Adapted, and Reinterpreted, Notes, 2010.

In detail

Eugène Ysaÿe studied at Royal Conservatory of Liège and Royal Conservatory of Brussels. training under Henri Vieuxtemps, Henri Wieniawski and Rodolphe Massart is recorded. Julia Klumpke is recorded as having studied under Eugène Ysaÿe. the recorded working language is French.

The field of work recorded is Romantic music.

Employment is recorded with Royal Conservatory of Brussels. Positions recorded include court chapel master. Membership is recorded of Quatuor Ysaÿe.

Distinctions recorded are Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal, Grand Officer of the Order of Leopold, Knight of the Order of the Crown and Commander of the Legion of Honour.

Chronology

  1. 1858Eugène Ysaÿe born at Liège.
  2. 1931Eugène Ysaÿe died at Brussels.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Eugène Ysaÿe”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q312857: Eugène Ysaÿe

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