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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 26-50 of 574 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor C-10407 12-in. 5/17/1911 Tre giorni Mischa Elman Violin solo, with piano composer  
Victor B-12727 10-in. 12/18/1912 Berceuse Fritz Kreisler Violin solo, with piano instrumentalist, violin  
Victor C-12728 12-in. 12/18/1912 Praeludium Fritz Kreisler Violin solo, with piano instrumentalist, violin  
Victor B-12729 10-in. 12/18/1912 Mélodie Fritz Kreisler Violin solo, with piano instrumentalist, violin  
Victor BVE-12730 10-in. 3/25/1927 Fair Rosemary Fritz Kreisler Violin solo, with piano composer, instrumentalist, violin  
Victor B-12730 10-in. 12/18/1912 Schön Rosmarin Fritz Kreisler Violin solo, with piano composer, instrumentalist, violin  
Victor B-12731 10-in. 12/18/1912 Andantino Fritz Kreisler Violin solo, with piano arranger, instrumentalist, violin  
Victor C-13185 12-in. 4/23/1913 Chanson Louis XIII and pavane Mischa Elman Violin solo, with piano composer  
Victor C-13248 12-in. 5/7/1913 Caprice viennois Maximilian Pilzer Violin solo, with orchestra composer  
Victor C-14342 12-in. 1/19/1914 Largo Fritz Kreisler Violin solo, with piano arranger, instrumentalist, violin  
Victor BVE-14343 10-in. 3/25/1927 The old refrain Fritz Kreisler Violin solo, with piano arranger, instrumentalist, violin  
Victor B-14343 10-in. 1/19/1914 The old refrain Fritz Kreisler Violin solo, with piano arranger, instrumentalist, violin  
Victor B-14344 10-in. 1/19/1914 Viennese melody Fritz Kreisler Violin solo, with piano arranger, instrumentalist, violin  
Victor B-14345 10-in. 1/19/1914 Austrian hymn Fritz Kreisler Violin solo, unaccompanied arranger, instrumentalist, violin  
Victor B-14354 10-in. 1/19/1914 May breeze Fritz Kreisler Violin solo, with piano arranger, instrumentalist, violin  
Victor C-14423 12-in. 2/6/1914 Liebesfreud Fritz Kreisler Piano solo composer, instrumentalist, piano  
Victor C-14424 12-in. 2/6/1914 Liebesleid Fritz Kreisler Piano solo composer, instrumentalist, piano  
Victor B-14425 10-in. 2/6/1914 Schön Rosmarin Fritz Kreisler Piano solo composer, instrumentalist, piano  
Victor B-14426 10-in. 2/6/1914 Andantino Fritz Kreisler Piano solo arranger, instrumentalist, piano  
Victor C-14427 12-in. 2/6/1914 Caprice viennois Fritz Kreisler Piano solo composer, instrumentalist, piano  
Victor C-14428 12-in. 2/6/1914 Humoresque Fritz Kreisler Piano solo instrumentalist, piano  
Victor C-14623 12-in. 3/25/1914 Angel's serenade John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with violin obbligato and piano instrumentalist, violin  
Victor C-14624 12-in. 3/25/1914 Ave Maria John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with violin obbligato and piano instrumentalist, violin  
Victor C-14625 12-in. 3/25/1914 Le Nil John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with violin obbligato and piano instrumentalist, violin  
Victor C-14626 12-in. 3/25/1914 Lullaby John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with violin obbligato and piano instrumentalist, violin  
(Results 26-50 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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