A Violin Speaks its Own Language: Discovering Violin Technique with Eugène Ysaÿe

Yuchen Zhang

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The art of violin performance is a delicate balance between technical mastery and emotive expression. In this exposition, the intricate relationship between instrumental technique and musical interpretation is explored with a keen eye for the details that make up the heart and soul of violin music. The role of technique patterns and their impact on expression and music are examined with care, revealing the complex interplay between these elements. Through the lens of Eugène Ysaÿe’s six sonatas for solo violin, composed in 1923, a deeper understanding of the evolution of violin technique into a unique instrumental language is discovered. Focusing on sonatas no. 1, 2, and 4, we delve into Ysaÿe's personal journey of integrating violin technique into a systematic language that effectively connects expression and music. The exposition also emphasizes that while mastering every puzzle of the violin techniques, it is the performer's deep understanding of the music and their own emotions that brings the full range of their artistic vision to life, transcending mere technical proficiency to reach the sublime heights of true musical expression. Ysaÿe's music serves as a testament to the beauty of the violin and the boundless potential of human creativity.

type	research exposition
keywords	violin, technique, expression
date	22/11/2022
published	19/07/2023
last modified	19/07/2023
status	limited publication
copyright	Yuchen Zhang
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url	https://www.researchcatalogue.net/view/1811996/1811997
published in	KC Research Portal
portal issue	3. Internal publication

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