Ysaÿe: Sonata for solo violin, Op. 27

Introduction

A talented violinist highly praised by such masters as Kantorow and Pasquier, Sezaki brings a new world of Ysaÿe to life on the renowned Stradivarius Rainville. Asuka Sezaki's Ysaÿe: Motoyuki Teranishi. While performing all six sonatas together is an extremely challenging task for a violinist, Asuka Sezaki approaches the work head-on, confidently and with aplomb, cutting into the work with solid technique, rich musical sense, and a drive for expression. While numerous complete recordings of this sonata already exist (many by Japanese violinists), we are delighted to welcome this powerful addition to the collection, featuring a performance bursting with expressiveness and a fresh sensibility.

About the Artist

Asuka Sezaki graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts and studied at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris. She then studied under Pasquier, Kantorow, and Ivaldi as a member of the Agency for Cultural Affairs' Overseas Study Program for Artists. He has won numerous awards, including first place at the Japan Music Competition in 1995 and fourth place at the Wieniawski International Competition in 1996. In 2005, he won first place at the Forval Scholarship Stradivarius Competition and was loaned the 1697 Stradivarius "Rainville" for two years.