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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 76-100 of 574 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor C-15941 12-in. 4/23/1915 Andante religioso Fritz Kreisler Violin solo, with piano instrumentalist, violin  
Victor B-15942 10-in. 4/23/1915 Träumerei Fritz Kreisler Violin solo, with piano arranger, instrumentalist, violin  
Victor C-16043 12-in. 5/24/1915 Mighty lak' a rose Geraldine Farrar Soprano vocal solo, with violin and orchestra instrumentalist, violin  
Victor C-16044 12-in. 5/24/1915 Serenata Geraldine Farrar Soprano vocal solo, with string quartet and harp arranger, instrumentalist, violin  
Victor C-16045 12-in. 5/24/1915 Connais-tu le pays? Geraldine Farrar ; Fritz Kreisler Soprano vocal solo, with violin and orchestra instrumentalist, violin  
Victor C-16046 12-in. 5/24/1915 Annie Laurie Geraldine Farrar Soprano vocal solo, with violin and orchestra arranger, instrumentalist, violin  
Victor C-16089 12-in. 6/10/1915 Walther's Preislied John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with violin and orchestra instrumentalist, violin  
Victor B-16090 10-in. 6/10/1915 Serenata John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with violin and orchestra instrumentalist, violin  
Victor B-16091 10-in. 6/10/1915 Carmé John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with violin and orchestra instrumentalist, violin  
Victor B-16092 10-in. 6/10/1915 Flirtation John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with violin and piano instrumentalist, violin  
Victor B-16093 10-in. 6/10/1915 Calm as the night John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with violin and piano instrumentalist, violin  
Victor B-16685 10-in. 10/18/1915 Rondino on a theme by Beethoven Mischa Elman Violin solo, with piano arranger  
Victor C-16945 12-in. 12/29/1915 Cradle song 1915 Julia Culp Contralto vocal solo, with piano composer  
Victor BVE-16985 10-in. 12/6/1928 Rondino (on the theme by Beethoven) Fritz Kreisler Violin solo, with piano composer, instrumentalist, violin  
Victor B-16985 10-in. 1/8/1916 Rondino Fritz Kreisler Violin solo, with piano composer, instrumentalist, violin  
Victor B-16986 10-in. 1/8/1916 Spanish dance Fritz Kreisler Violin solo, with piano arranger, instrumentalist, violin  
Victor C-16986 12-in. 1/8/1916 Spanish dance Fritz Kreisler Violin solo, with piano arranger, instrumentalist, violin  
Victor C-16987 12-in. 1/8/1916 Wienerisch Fritz Kreisler Violin solo, with piano instrumentalist, violin  
Victor B-16987 10-in. 1/8/1916 Wienerisch Fritz Kreisler Violin solo, with piano instrumentalist, violin  
Victor B-16988 10-in. 1/8/1916 Moment musical Fritz Kreisler Violin solo, with piano instrumentalist, violin  
Victor B-16989 10-in. 1/8/1916 Berceuse romantique, op. 9 Fritz Kreisler Violin solo, with piano composer, instrumentalist, violin  
Victor B-17008 10-in. 1/14/1916 The old refrain John McCormack Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra arranger  
Victor B-17013 10-in. 1/14/1916 Songs my mother taught me Fritz Kreisler Violin solo, with piano arranger, instrumentalist, violin  
Victor B-17119 10-in. 2/7/1916 Aubade provençale Fritz Kreisler Violin solo, with piano composer, instrumentalist, violin  
Victor B-17120 10-in. 2/7/1916 Scherzo Fritz Kreisler Violin solo, with piano instrumentalist, violin  
(Results 76-100 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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