Ingolf Turban: Ysaÿe – Sonata for solo violin op 27/2 – III. Danse des ombres

YSAYE, Eugène-Auguste

Sonata for Solo Violin in A Minor, Op. 27 No. 2

III. Danse des ombres (Sarabande)

Ingolf Turban, visiting professor

Óscar Aguilar Mas, student

Regarding this masterclass by Professor Turban, there are things they discussed for the 1st mov. that also apply to this one, such as the preparation of the double strings with the left hand. One must not lose contact with the first beat. The dynamics at a certain moment should be elegant piano, not forte. There should be drama but without it being reflected in his left hand (musical drama, not technical).
In the “minore” part, the tempo should be calmer in the sense that it should have another character, dolce. The professor also makes articulation indications legato-non legato.
Regarding the pizzicato, he points out different types and the student reviews it. A certain moment is without vibrato, like an organ. In light of this, Turban comments on recordings of Ysaÿe himself, Sarasate, etc.

Language: English