This page lists all recordings of Zigeuner-Capriccio (Gipsy caprice), by Fritz Kreisler (1875-1962) on CD & download (MP3 & FLAC). Generally, more recent releases are listed first, but with priority given to those that are in stock. |
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Albéniz: | Tango (No. 2 from Espana, Op. 165) Shlomo Mintz (violin) & Clifford Benson (piano) | Chaminade: | Sérénade espagnole, Op. 150 arr. Fritz Kreisler Christian Ferras (violin) & Jean-Claude Ambrosini (piano) | Dvorak: | Humoresque in G flat major, Op. 101 No. 7 Christian Ferras (violin) & Jean-Claude Ambrosini (piano) Slavonic Dance No. 10 in E minor, Op. 72 No. 2 arr. Fritz Kreisler Shlomo Mintz (violin) & Clifford Benson (piano) | Falla: | La vida breve: First Spanish Dance Christian Ferras (violin) & Jean-Claude Ambrosini (piano) | Glazunov: | Spanish Serenade, Op. 20 No. 2 Arr. Fritz Kreisler Shlomo Mintz (violin) & Clifford Benson (piano) | Gluck: | Orfeo ed Euridice (Orphée et Euridice): Dance of the Blessed Spirits arr. Kreisler Jascha Heifetz (violin) & Emanuel Bay (piano) | Granados: | Spanish Dance Arr. Fritz Kreisler Shlomo Mintz (violin) & Clifford Benson (piano) | Kreisler: | Praeludium and Allegro (in the style of Pugnani) first release on CD Ruggiero Ricci (violin) Sicilienne and Rigaudon (in the style of Francoeur) first release on CD Ruggiero Ricci (violin) Chanson Louis XIII and Pavane (In the style of Couperin) first release on CD Ruggiero Ricci (violin) Rondino on a Theme by Beethoven first release on CD Ruggiero Ricci (violin) Variations on a Theme by Corelli (in the style of Tartini) first release on CD Ruggiero Ricci (violin) Recitative & Scherzo Caprice, Op. 6 first release on CD Ruggiero Ricci (violin) Caprice Viennois, Op. 2 first release on CD Ruggiero Ricci (violin) Tambourin Chinois, Op. 3 first release on CD Ruggiero Ricci (violin) Liebesfreud first release on CD Ruggiero Ricci (violin) Liebesleid first release on CD Ruggiero Ricci (violin) Schön Rosmarin first release on CD Ruggiero Ricci (violin) La Gitana first release on CD Ruggiero Ricci (violin) Alter Refrain first release on CD Ruggiero Ricci (violin) La Chasse (The Hunt) in the style of Jean-Baptiste Cartier first release on CD Ruggiero Ricci (violin) Liebesfreud New Remastering Fritz Kreisler (violin) & Haddon Squire (piano) Liebesleid New Remastering Fritz Kreisler (violin) & Haddon Squire (piano) Schön Rosmarin New Remastering Fritz Kreisler (violin) Tambourin Chinois, Op. 3 New Remastering Fritz Kreisler (violin) & Haddon Squire (piano) Andantino in the style of Martini New Remastering Fritz Kreisler (violin) Song without Words, Op. 2, No. 3 (arr. from Tchaikovsky) New Remastering Fritz Kreisler (violin) La Gitana David Oistrakh (violin) & Vladimir Yampolsky (piano) Zigeuner-Capriccio (Gipsy caprice) Shlomo Mintz (violin) & Clifford Benson (piano) La Précieuse (in the style of Louis Couperin) Shlomo Mintz (violin) & Clifford Benson (piano) Syncopation Gidon Kremer (violin) & Oleg Maisenberg (piano) Marche miniature viennoise Gidon Kremer (violin) & Oleg Maisenberg (piano) Schön Rosmarin Anne-Sophie Mutter (violin) & Lambert Orkis (piano) Caprice Viennois, Op. 2 Anne-Sophie Mutter (violin) & Lambert Orkis (piano) Liebesleid Anne-Sophie Mutter (violin) & Lambert Orkis (piano) Polichinelle, serenade Shlomo Mintz (violin) & Clifford Benson (piano) | Mendelssohn: | Song without Words, Op. 62 No. 6 in A major 'Spring Song' arr. Fritz Kreisler Anne-Sophie Mutter (violin) & André Previn (piano) | Rimsky Korsakov: | Hymn to the Sun arr. Kreisler Jascha Heifetz (violin) & Emanuel Bay (piano) Song of the Hindu Guest (from Sadko) arr. by Fritz Kreisler Christian Ferras (violin) & Jean-Claude Ambrosini (piano) | Weber: | Violin Sonata No. 1 in F major, Op. 10 No. 1: Larghetto arr. Fritz Kreisler Shlomo Mintz (violin) & Clifford Benson (piano) | Wieniawski: | Caprice in E flat major (Alla Saltarella) arr. Fritz Kreisler Shlomo Mintz (violin) & Clifford Benson (piano) |
Along with his friend Caruso, Fritz Kreisler (1875–1962) was one of the superstars of the early gramophone era. He was “the master musician among the violinists of the day” (New York Times); he died 50 years ago (29 January 1962). As a composer, he is famous for his Viennese-style melodies, such as Liebesfreud and Liebesleid, for his notorious pieces “in the style of” various 18th-century masters (which he passed off as their original works, claiming to have rediscovered them in old manuscripts), and for his arrangements of well-known works by other composers. We remember one of the world’s greatest violinists with an enticing 2CD set that includes a first time release on CD of a tribute LP from 1961, original Kreisler recordings, and an array of great modern violinists playing his works. | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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Bartók: | Romanian Folk Dances for piano, Sz. 56, BB 68: Nos. 3 & 4 Raymond Parnell (piano) | Fauré: | Berceuse, Op. 16 Robert Linzon (piano) | Kreisler: | Liebesleid Jane Corwin (piano) Liebesfreud Jane Corwin (piano) Schön Rosmarin Jane Corwin (piano) Zigeuner-Capriccio (Gipsy caprice) Jane Corwin (piano) Tambourin Chinois, Op. 3 Jane Corwin (piano) Caprice Viennois, Op. 2 Jane Corwin (piano) | Massenet: | Meditation (from Thaïs) Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, members | Rachmaninov: | Daisies, Op. 38 No. 3 Raymond Parnell (piano) | Ravel: | Vocalise-étude en forme de habanera Robin Wood (piano) | Sarasate: | Zigeunerweisen, Op. 20 Primas Stefan and His Royal Tziganes | Schubert: | Sonatina in A minor, D385 (Op. posth. 137 No. 2): Allegro Lisa Bergman (piano) | Schumann: | Violin Concerto in D minor, WoO 23: II. Langsam London Festival Orchestra, Douglas Gamley | Seress: | Gloomy Sunday London Festival Orchestra, Primas Stefan and His Royal Tziganes, Douglas Gamley | Tchaikovsky: | Chanson triste, Op. 40 No. 2 Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, members None but the lonely heart, Op. 6 No. 6 Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, members Valse sentimentale, Op. 51 No. 6 Laurent Philippe (piano) | Wieniawski: | Mazurka in D major, Op. 19 No. 2 'Dudziarz' Adela Kotowska (piano) Violin Concerto No. 2 in D minor, Op. 22: Romance CBC Vancouver Orchestra |
Canadian Violinist Steven Stayk has been called the King of Concertmasters, having been concertmaster of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Toronto Symphony Orchestra, and the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra. This spectacular playing demands to be heard. | 
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| |  | Kreisler: Famous Encores
Luigi Alberto Bianchi (violin), Piernarciso Masi (piano) | | | (also available to download from $10.50) | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. (Available now to download.) |
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| |  | Dans un caractere populaireWorks for violin and piano by Enescu, Ravel, Emmanuel and Kreisler
Patrick Bismuth (violin), Anne Gaels (piano/Luthéal) | | | (also available to download from $21.00) | Usually despatched in 4 - 5 working days. (Available now to download.) |
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| |  | Viennese RhapsodyMusic for violin and piano written or transcribed by Fritz Kreisler
“Leonidas Kavakos's Kreisler is authentic in the best meaning of that term, namely a keen approximation both of the music's spirit and of the composer's inimitable playing style. Few Kreisler recitals have recalled, in so much minute detail, the warmth, elegance and gentlemanly musical manners of the master himself. It was an inspired idea to open the programme with that nostalgic evocation of Old Vienna, the eight-minute VienneseRhapsodic Fantasietta, a Korngold sound-alike that can't waltz without smiling wistfully or even shedding the odd tear. Kavakos has mastered that lilting 3/4 to a T. His tone is uncannily familiar – cooler and less vibrant perhaps than Kreisler's own during the earlier part of his recording career but with a similarly consistent (though never overbearing) vibrato. But don't imagine that these performances are mere imitations: an individual personality does come through, it's just that a Kreislerian accent has become part of the mix – at least for the purposes of this recital. The programme has been very well chosen, ending with what are surely Kreisler's three most famous miniatures – Liebesleid, Liebesfreud and Caprice viennois. The Slavonic Fantasie after Dvorák is among the most interesting, incorporating as it does the first of the four RomanticPieces. Cyril Scott's Lotus Land is haunting and exotic, while Kreisler's own Zigeuner-capriccio provides a fine example of Kavakos's slightly melancholy puckishness. Péter Nagy's stylish accompaniments add yet more flavour to the menu.” Gramophone Classical Music Guide, 2010 | | | (also available to download from $10.50) | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. (Available now to download.) |
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| |  | Love's Joy and SorrowJulia Krasko plays Fritz Kreisler
Julia Krasko (violin), Olga Kondratieva (piano) | | | (also available to download from $10.50) | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. (Available now to download.) |
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