Release Date: 24 June 2022
Label: Etcetera
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 8711801017730
Genres: Classical Solo Instrumental
Description
"This CD is a compilation of compositions by current members of the arts class of the Royal Flemish Academy of Belgium for Science and Arts which I have curated to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the institute.
I have added the ‘Sonata for cello solo opus 28’ by Eugène Ysaÿe, as this composition from 1923 was probably one of the most important works in that genre composed in Belgium at that time.
I developed this program as a tribute to the composers of the class of arts. The composers themselves provided explanations of their works, further details of which you can find in the booklet.
I considered the program of this CD an excellent opportunity to juxtapose a lesser known and played work by Eugène Ysaÿe, with those of our contemporary composers. Because of its somewhat dark chromatic character, but also because of its high technical difficulties, it is rarely, if ever, performed in concert programs or competitions.
This is in contrast to the solo sonatas for violin opus 27 by this master violinist, who is recognized throughout the musical world as the flagship of the Belgian-Liège violin school. This school represents a style of playing known throughout the world that started with Charles de Bériot (1802-1870) and ended, via Henri Vieuxtemps (1820-1881), with Eugène Ysaÿe (1851-1931)."
Born into a family of musicians, Herwig Coryn grew up in the world of classical music. Born in Kortrijk, he completed his studies at the Royal Conservatory of Ghent, after having studied at the conservatories of Oostende and Harelbeke.
For many years, Herwig Coryn has performed pieces written by Dirk Brosse. They presented Roland Coryn's cello concerto together with the National Orchestra of Belgium.
Tracklisting
Bruno Monteiro, Joao Paulo Santos
Hendrickje Van Kerckhove, Eddy Vanoosthuyse, Severine Sierens, Hannelore Vermeir, Hans Ryckelynck,
Nuno Cernadas
Amy Norrington, Piet Kuijken
Herman Jeurissen, Ensemble Capricorno, Geerten van der Wetering
Currende, Erik van Vevel
Thomas Blondelle, Filip Rathe
Marco Mantovani
Nora von Marschall
Lea Suter
Aart Bergwerff
Ran Jia
Johannes Krahl
Elke Volker
Henry Fairs
Pieter van Dijk
