The album includes a previously unissued recording of the Beethoven Sonata by Kreisler and Rachmaninoff, allowing for a unique comparison between different performances.
Composition History
Fritz Kreisler was also a gifted composer, writing short pieces for violin and piano, some of which were initially published under the names of 18th-century Baroque musicians.
Performer Biography
Fritz Kreisler, the violinist on this album, was known as the 'king of violinists' during his lifetime.
Performer Biography
Fritz Kreisler began his career as a child prodigy, graduating from the Vienna Conservatory at age ten and receiving the premier prix from the Paris Conservatoire at age twelve.
Album & Artwork
This recording is part of the 'Archive Performances' series by Peter Biddulph Violins, dedicated to restoring historical recordings.
Interpretation
In the Beethoven and Brahms violin concertos, Fritz Kreisler plays his own superb cadenzas.
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