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Fritz Kreisler

Friedrich "Fritz" Kreisler (February 2, 1875 – January 29, 1962) was an Austrian-born American violinist and composer. One of the most noted violin masters of his day, and regarded as one of the greatest violinists of all time, he was known for his sweet tone and expressive phrasing. Like many great violinists of his generation, he produced a characteristic sound which was immediately recognizable as his own. Although it derived in many respects from the Franco-Belgian school, his style is nonetheless reminiscent of the gemütlich (cozy) lifestyle of pre-war Vienna.

Birth and Death Data: Born February 2, 1875 (Vienna), Died January 29, 1962 (NewYork–Presbyterian Hospital)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1910 - 1947

Roles Represented in DAHR: violin, arranger, composer, piano

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Recordings (Results 1-25 of 574 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor BVE-8939 10-in. 2/2/1928 Old folks at home Fritz Kreisler Violin solo, with piano arranger, instrumentalist, violin  
Victor B-8939 10-in. 5/11/1910 Swanee River Fritz Kreisler Violin solo, with piano arranger, instrumentalist, violin  
Victor C-8940 12-in. 5/11/1910 Caprice viennois Fritz Kreisler Violin solo, with piano composer, instrumentalist, violin  
Victor CVE-8940 12-in. 4/9/1926 Caprice viennois Fritz Kreisler Violin solo, with piano composer, instrumentalist, violin  
Victor C-8941 12-in. 5/11/1910 Humoresque Fritz Kreisler Violin solo, with piano arranger, instrumentalist, violin  
Victor CVE-8941 12-in. 4/9/1926 Humoresque Fritz Kreisler Violin solo, with piano arranger, instrumentalist, violin  
Victor C-8942 12-in. 5/11/1910 Aus der Heimat Fritz Kreisler Violin solo, with piano instrumentalist, violin  
Victor C-8943 12-in. 5/11/1910 Moment musicale Fritz Kreisler Violin solo, with piano arranger, instrumentalist, violin  
Victor C-8944 12-in. 5/11/1910 Thaïs : Intermezzo Fritz Kreisler Violin solo, with piano instrumentalist, violin  
Victor CVE-8944 12-in. 2/2/1928 Méditation Fritz Kreisler Violin solo, with piano instrumentalist, violin  
Victor C-8949 12-in. 5/13/1910 Tambourin chinois Fritz Kreisler Violin solo, with piano composer, instrumentalist, violin  
Victor CVE-8950 12-in. 4/9/1926 Liebesleid Fritz Kreisler Violin solo, with piano composer, instrumentalist, violin  
Victor C-8950 12-in. 5/13/1910 Liebesleid Fritz Kreisler Violin solo, with piano composer, instrumentalist, violin  
Victor CVE-8951 12-in. 4/8/1926 Liebesfreud Fritz Kreisler Violin solo, with piano composer, instrumentalist, violin  
Victor C-8951 12-in. 5/13/1910 Liebesfreud Fritz Kreisler Violin solo, with piano composer, instrumentalist, violin  
Victor B-8952 10-in. 5/13/1910 Chanson sans paroles Fritz Kreisler Violin solo, with piano instrumentalist, violin  
Victor B-8969 10-in. 5/18/1910 Hungarian dance in G minor Fritz Kreisler Violin solo, with piano instrumentalist, violin  
Victor B-8977 10-in. 5/18/1910 Variations Fritz Kreisler Violin solo, with piano arranger, instrumentalist, violin  
Victor B-8980 10-in. 5/20/1910 Gavotte in E major Fritz Kreisler Violin solo, with piano arranger, instrumentalist, violin  
Victor C-8981 12-in. 5/20/1910 Chanson Louis XIII (Amaryllis) Fritz Kreisler Violin solo, with piano composer, instrumentalist, violin  
Victor B-8981 10-in. 12/18/1912 Chanson Louis XIII (Amaryllis) Fritz Kreisler Violin solo, with piano composer, instrumentalist, violin  
Victor C-8982 12-in. 5/20/1910 Chanson méditation Fritz Kreisler Violin solo, with piano instrumentalist, violin  
Victor C-9873 12-in. 1/31/1911 Melodie Mischa Elman Violin solo, with piano composer  
Victor C-9875 12-in. 1/31/1911 Andantino Mischa Elman Violin solo arranger  
Victor C-9951 12-in. 2/12/1911 Sicilienne und Rigaudon Mischa Elman Violin solo, with piano arranger  
(Results 1-25 of 574 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Kreisler, Fritz," accessed October 15, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/103033.

Kreisler, Fritz. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved October 15, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/103033.

"Kreisler, Fritz." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 15 October 2024.

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URI: https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/103033

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