Fritz Kreisler, the violinist on this recording, and Carl Lamson, the pianist, formed a compatible partnership that lasted nearly 35 years until Kreisler's retirement.
Recording & Production
The legendary interpretations on this album are carefully remastered and presented in state-of-the-art digital transfers from original material.
Composer Biography
Fritz Kreisler was personally acquainted with many composers whose works he recorded, including Brahms and Dvořák, and considered Heuberger and Herbert close friends.
Recording & Production
Despite the increased dynamic and frequency range of electrical recording, Fritz Kreisler believed his acoustic recordings most accurately reproduced his violin tone.
Recording & Production
Between 1917 and 1920, Fritz Kreisler recorded exclusively with the Victor studio orchestra, an honor usually reserved for famous singers.
Recording & Production
This album is part of the 'Archive Performances' series by Peter Biddulph Violins, dedicated to restoring historical recordings.
Interpretation
Many of the works recorded by Fritz Kreisler were arrangements he made himself, including melodious arias and pieces originally for solo piano.
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