While Ysaÿe’s Six Solo Violin Sonatas (Naxos 8.555996) remain his best known works,
the Belgian virtuoso also composed other pieces which translate his thorough
knowledge of the violin’s capabilities into thrilling music. The performance here of his
Sonata for Two Violins is based on the composer’s autograph and that of the String Trio
draws on the original hand-written parts. For the recording of the Cello Sonata the
artist referred to Ysaÿe’s own fingering and bowing instructions. All three works
display the composer’s dazzling mastery of technique and instrumental colour.