Composer Datebook: July 16
Eugène Ysaÿe was born on July 16, 1858. He was a Belgian violinist, composer and conductor born in Liège. Regarded as "The King of the Violin" and considered one of most important composers of Belgium and greatest virtuosos of his day, he toured as a solo violinist and conductor throughout Europe and the United States. Although he never studied composition formally, he mastered writing in a Romantic style.
In 1886, he formed the Ysaye Quartet and few year later, premiered Debussys's quartet.
Among his celebrity relatives were his brother, pianist and composer Théo Ysaÿe (1865–1918), and his great-grandson Marc Ysaÿe, drummer of rock band Machiavel.
Belgian Composer Eugène Ysaÿe
Eugène Ysaÿe was born on July 16, 1858. He was a Belgian violinist, composer and conductor born in Liège. Regarded as "The King of the Violin" and considered one of most important composers of Belgium and greatest virtuosos of his day, he toured as a solo violinist and conductor throughout Europe and the United States. Although he never studied composition formally, he mastered writing in a Romantic style.In 1886, he formed the Ysaye Quartet and few year later, premiered Debussys's quartet.
Among his celebrity relatives were his brother, pianist and composer Théo Ysaÿe (1865–1918), and his great-grandson Marc Ysaÿe, drummer of rock band Machiavel.