"This CD is a compilation of compositions by current members of the arts class of the Royal Flemish Academy of Belgium for Science and Arts which I have curated to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the institute. I have added the Sonata for cello solo opus 28 by Eugne Ysae, as this composition from 1923 was probably one of the most important works in that genre composed in Belgium at that time. I developed this program as a tribute to the composers of the class of arts. The composers themselves provided explanations of their works, further details of which you can find in the booklet.
I considered the program of this CD an excellent opportunity to juxtapose a lesser known and played work by Eugne Ysae, with those of our contemporary composers. Because of its somewhat dark chromatic character, but also because of its high technical difficulties, it is rarely, if ever, performed in concert programs or competitions.
This is in contrast to the solo sonatas for violin opus 27 by this master violinist, who is recognized throughout the musical world as the flagship of the Belgian-Lige violin school. This school represents a style of playing known throughout the world that started with Charles de Briot (1802-1870) and ended, via Henri Vieuxtemps (1820-1881), with Eugne Ysae (1851-1931)."
Born into a family of musicians, Herwig Coryn grew up in the world of classical music. Born in Kortrijk, he completed his studies at the Royal Conservatory of Ghent, after having studied at the conservatories of Oostende and Harelbeke.
For many years, Herwig Coryn has performed pieces written by Dirk Brosse. They presented Roland Coryn's cello concerto together with the National Orchestra of Belgium.
