Poeme, Op.25 for violin and piano by Ernest Chausson
Urtext edition by Peter Jost, with markings by Kurt Guntner. Published by Henle
Ernest Chausson (1855-1899) was a French Romantic composer. His work is lyrical and colorful, with moments of drama and introversion-a crucial link between the rich Romanticism of Franck and the symbolism and impressionism of Debussy. He was a discerning and self-conscious composer, so while his completed works are few, they are consistently exceptional.
Chausson's Poeme, Op.25 (1896) for violin and orchestra is his crowning masterpiece. Written for the renowned virtuoso Eugene Ysaye, it quickly became a concert favorite. It is a colorful, alluring, and emotionally gripping rhapsody that continues to enchant violinists today. This Henle urtext edition contains critical and historical commentary as well as marked and unmarked solo parts. Master level, Grade 6.
