Fritz Kreisler

Austria
February 2, 1875 – January 29, 1962

Friedrich "Fritz" Kreisler was an Austrian-born violinist and composer. One of the most noted violin masters of his day, and regarded as one of the greatest violin masters 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.

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Fritz Kreisler top songs

1	Liebesleid
2	Schön Rosmarin
3	Liebesleid
4	Liebesfreud
5	Caprice viennois, Op. 2
6	Tambourin Chinois, Op. 3
7	Blue Skies
8	Liebeslied
9	La Gitana
10	Marche Miniature Viennoise
11	Schön Rosmarin
12	Schon Rosmarin
13	Rondino on a Theme by Beethoven
14	‘Kreisler’ Serenade
15	Liebesfreud
16	Schön Rosmarin
17	Violin Concerto In D, Op. 77: II. Adagio
18	Londonderry Air (Arr. Fritz Kreisler)
19	Violin Concerto No. 4 in D Major, K. 218 (Cadenza: Kreisler): III. Rondo: Andante grazioso - Allegro ma non troppo
20	Violin Concerto No. 4 in D Major, K. 218 (Cadenza: Kreisler): II. Andante cantabile
21	Original Compositions : Polichinelle - Serenade
22	3 Old Viennese Dances: 2. Liebesleid
23	Du Alter Stephansturm (The Old Refrain)
24	Liebesleid
25	Lotus Land No. 1, Op. 47

Fritz Kreisler quotes

Although I had resigned my commission as an officer two years before, I immediately left Switzerland, accompanied by my wife, in order to report for duty. As it happened, a wire reached me a day later calling me to the colors.