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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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| |  | Kreisler: Original Compositions & Arrangements
Bach, J S: | Gavotte (Rondeau) from Partita No. 3 in E major BWV1006 | Dvorak: | Humoresque in G flat major, Op. 101 No. 7 | Falla: | Danse Espagnole (from La Vida Breve) | Glazunov: | Spanish Serenade, Op. 20 No. 2 | Heuberger: | Midnight Bells (from Der Opernball) | Kreisler: | Caprice Viennois, Op. 2 Tambourin Chinois, Op. 3 Schön Rosmarin La Gitana Liebesleid Liebesfreud Polichinelle, serenade Rondino on a Theme by Beethoven La Précieuse (in the style of Louis Couperin) Chanson Louis XIII and Pavane (In the style of Couperin) Scherzo (In The Style Of Dittersdorf) Alter Refrain | Poldini: | Poupée valsante | Rimsky Korsakov: | Song of the Hindu Guest (from Sadko) | Schubert: | Rosamunde, D797: Ballet Music No. 2 | Scott, C: | Lotus Land, Op. 47 No. 1 (W183) | Tchaikovsky: | Andante Cantabile (from String Quartet No. 1 in D Op. 11) | trad.: | Londonderry Air | Weber: | Violin Sonata No. 1 in F major, Op. 10 No. 1: Larghetto |
“‘In this well-chosen selection of Kreisler playing his own pieces and arrangements, the performances are as magical as ever and the original sound quality is very well brought out in the excellent transfers.” Gramophone Magazine | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | Fritz Kreisler: Original Compositions & Transcriptions
Albéniz: | Tango (No. 2 from Espana, Op. 165) Malagueña, Op. 165, No. 3 | Brandl: | The Old Refrain | Dvorak: | Slavonic Dance No. 2 in E minor, Op. 46 No. 2 | Foster, S: | Old folks at home | Gluck: | Orfeo ed Euridice (Orphée et Euridice): Dance of the Blessed Spirits | Grainger: | Molly on the Shore | Kreisler: | La Précieuse (in the style of Louis Couperin) Aucassin and Nicolette (canzonetta medievale) Variations on a Theme by Corelli (in the style of Tartini) Andantino in the style of Martini Scherzo (In The Style Of Dittersdorf) | Lili'uokalani: | Aloha 'Oe | Mendelssohn: | Song without Words, Op. 62 No. 1 in G major 'May Breezes' | Rachmaninov: | Daisies, Op. 38 No. 3 | Rameau: | Tambourin | Tchaikovsky: | Souvenir de Hapsal, Op. 2: No. 3. Song without Words in F major Humoresque, Op. 10 No. 2 | Weber: | Violin Sonata No. 1 in F major, Op. 10 No. 1: Larghetto |
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| |  | Fritz Kreisler: The Charming Maverick
Bach, J S: | Gavotte (Rondeau) from Partita No. 3 in E major BWV1006 (arr. Kreisler) recorded February 1938 with Franz Rupp (piano) Violin Sonata No. 1 in G minor, BWV 1001: I. Adagio Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D major, BWV1068: Air ('Air on a G String') (arr. Wilhelm) recorded February 1903 | Beethoven: | Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 61 recorded December 1926 Berlin State Opera Orchestra, Leo Blech Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 61 recorded June 1936 London Philharmonic Orchestra, John Barbirolli Violin Sonatas Nos. 1-10 (Complete) recorded 1935-1936 with Franz Rupp (piano) | Brahms: | Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 77 recorded November 1927 Berlin State Opera Orchestra, Leo Blech Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 77 recorded June 1936 London Philharmonic Orchestra, John Barbirolli | Brandl: | The Old Refrain (arr. Kreisler) with Michael Raucheisen (piano) | Bruch: | Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 26 recorded December 1924 Royal Albert Hall Orchestra, Eugene Goossens | Chopin: | Mazurka No. 45 in A minor, Op. 67 No. 4 (arr. Kreisler) with Franz Rupp (piano) | Dvorak: | Humoresque in G flat major, Op. 101 No. 7 (arr. Kreisler) with Franz Rupp (piano) | Falla: | Jota (No. 4 from Siete canciones populares españolas) (arr. Kreisler) with Michael Raucheisen (piano) | Glazunov: | Spanish Serenade, Op. 20 No. 2 (arr. Kreisler) with Michael Raucheisen (piano) | Heuberger: | Midnight Bells (from Der Opernball) (arr. Kreisler) with Michael Raucheisen (piano) | Kreisler: | String Quartet in A minor recorded April 1935 Fritz Kreisler, Thomas Petre (violins), William Primrose (viola), Laurie Kennedy (cello) Caprice Viennois, Op. 2 Tambourin Chinois, Op. 3 recorded September 1936 with Franz Rupp (piano) Schön Rosmarin La Gitana Liebesleid Liebesfreud recorded February 1938 with Franz Rupp (piano) La Précieuse (in the style of Louis Couperin) Chanson Louis XIII and Pavane (In the style of Couperin) recorded February 1930 with Michael Raucheisen (piano) Rondo (after Mozart) Rondino on a Theme by Beethoven recorded February 1938 with Franz Rupp (piano) Scherzo (In The Style Of Dittersdorf) Aubade Provençale recorded November 1911 | Mendelssohn: | Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64 recorded December 1926 Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64 recorded April 1935 London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Landon Ronald Song without Words, Op. 62 No. 1 in G major 'May Breezes' recorded December 1926 with Arpád Sándor (piano) | Mozart: | Violin Concerto No. 4 in D major, K218 recorded December 1924 Sir Landon Ronald Violin Concerto No. 4 in D major, K218 recorded February 1937 London Philharmonic Orchestra, Malcolm Sargent | Poldini: | Poupée valsante (arr. Kreisler) with Franz Rupp (piano) | Rimsky Korsakov: | Hymn to the Sun Song of the Hindu Guest (from Sadko) (arr. Kreisler) with Franz Rupp (piano) | Schumann: | Romance in A major, Op. 94 No. 2 (arr. Kreisler) recorded December 1927 with Arpád Sándor (piano) | Scott, C: | Lotus Land, Op. 47 No. 1 (W183) (arr. Kreisler) with Franz Rupp (piano) | Tchaikovsky: | Andante Cantabile (from String Quartet No. 1 in D Op. 11) (arr. Kreisler) with Franz Rupp (piano) Souvenir de Hapsal, Op. 2: No. 3. Song without Words in F major recorded February 1903 | trad.: | Londonderry Air (arr. Kreisler) with Franz Rupp (piano) | Weber: | Violin Sonata No. 1 in F major, Op. 10 No. 1: Larghetto recorded February 1930 with Michael Raucheisen (piano) |
Fritz Kreisler was born in Vienna in 1875. His father was Jewish and his mother a Roman Catholic. He was the youngest pupil ever to enter the Conservatoire in Vienna, where he was taught by Anton Bruckner. He then went to Paris to continue his studies with, among others, Leo Delibes and Jules Massenet. He was 13 years old when he made his American début in New York, during his first tour of that country in 1888/1889. His début with the Berlin Philharmonic took place in 1898 and launched his international career. In 1910 he gave the premiére of Elgar's Violin Concerto, a work that was dedicated to him. After a short period of residence in the US during World War I, he finally settled there at the outbreak of World War II, becoming a US citizen in 1943. In 1941 a traffic accident caused his hearing and eyesight to be somewhat impaired but he continued to perform, giving his final public concert in 1947, although he continued to broadcast for some time after that. He died in New York City in 1962. Aside from being one of the great violin soloists of his time Kreisler was also a composer of some note, ascribing some of his own pastiche compositions to composers of an earlier time. When, in 1935, he revealed that these works were not written by the likes of Pugnani, Vivaldi and Tartini but were, in fact his own, he came in for a degree of critical opprobrium. Whatever the critics might have said it cannot be denied that many of Kreisler's shorter works, some of which are included in this set of 10 CDs, are among the most popular in the classical genre. Here is an opportunity for the collector to become familiar with these works played by the master himself. | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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