Fritz Kreisler
Fritz Kreisler (1875-1962) was an Austrian-born violinist and composer, one of the most beloved violinists in recording history. His tone, phrasing and charm became almost synonymous with old-world violin playing.
In the Pristine catalogue he appears in concerto recordings and in repertory connected with his own compositions and arrangements.
Kreisler’s playing was warm, flexible and instantly recognisable, with a portamento and...
J. S. BACH Concerto for 2 Violins
BEETHOVEN Violin Concerto
BRAHMS Violin Concerto
BRUCH Violin Concerto No. 1
KREISLER Violin Concerto (in the style of Vivaldi)
MENDELSSOHN Violin Concerto
MOZART Violin Concerto No. 4
PAGANINI (arr., Kreisler) Violin Concerto in One Movement
Studio recordings, 1915-1945
Total duration: 3hr 27:33
Fritz Kreisler, violin
Berlin State Opera Orchestra
The Philadelphia Orchestra
Victor String Orchestra
conductors: Sir Landon Ronald, Eugene Goossens, Leo Blech, Eugene Ormandy, Donald Voorhees
BEETHOVEN Violin Concerto
BRAHMS Violin Concerto
MENDELSSOHN Violin Concerto
MOZART Violin Concerto No. 4
Studio recordings, 1935-38
Total duration: 2hr 14:48
Fritz Kreisler, violin
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Conductors: John Barbirolli, Sir Landon Ronald, Malcolm Sargent
MENDELSSOHN Violin Concerto
Recorded in 1935
Duration: 25:30
Fritz Kreisler, violin
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Conductor: Sir Landon Ronald
