Chopin/Saint-Saëns:
Nocturne in E flat major Op 55 No 2
Nocturne in E major Op 62 No 2

Chopin/Ysaye:
Ballade No 1 in G minor Op 23
Waltz in E minor KKIVa/15

Saint-Saëns:
Caprice brillant
Fantaisie for violin and harp Op 124
Fantaisie for violin and piano after Weber’s Oberon
L’air de la pendule

Saint-Saëns/Ysaye:
Caprice d’apres l’Étude en forme de valse Op 52 No 6

Philippe Graffin’s voyage of discovery researching little-known works for the violin by well-known masters has already seen a particularly wellreceived disc of Rare French works for violin and orchestra, and now we have a disc of works for violin and piano that also emerged from his investigations. These pieces have been uncovered in private collections and various libraries, including the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. These are fascinating transcriptions by Saint-Saëns, one of the most celebrated pianists of his time, and the equally celebrated violinist Ysaye. Having assisted in bringing them to light, Graffin performs them here with his customary virtuosity and grace, accompanied by the equally deft French pianist, Pascal Devoyon, on a disc that will educate, delight and amaze. ‘Graffin’s tone throughout is sweet and seductive, his phrasing a thing of pure joy … a wonderful disc. Buy it’ (Gramophone) ‘Beautifully played by virtuoso musicians, this is a thoughtful and insightful recording, enhanced by the lovely Fantaisie for violin and harp’ (Classic FM Magazine) ‘Fascinating … Graffin and Devoyon offer fine, committed performances … Graffin produces a beguiling tone’ (BBC Music Magazine) ‘Strongly recommended’ (Fanfare, USA)

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dawniej CDA 67285