Fritz Kreisler | |
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| Born | February 2, 1875 Vienna, Austria-Hungary |
| Died | January 29, 1962 (aged 86) New York City, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, violinist |
| Years active | 1903–1950 |
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 Listen to Fritz Kreisler performing Alt-Wiener Tanzweisen (Liebesfreud – Love's Joy), Liebesleid (Love's Sorrow) and Schön Rosmarin (Lovely Rosemary) in 1943 at archive.org |
Friedrich "Fritz" Kreisler (February 2, 1875 – January 29, 1962) was an Austrian-born American violinist and composer.[1] 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.