Despite a nine-year partnership, Fritz Kreisler never liked to rehearse, often telling his accompanist Franz Rupp, 'You know it, I know it, let's just play!'
Composition History
The English Gramophone Company, 'His Master's Voice', engaged Fritz Kreisler in 1935 to record all the Beethoven and Brahms violin and piano sonatas.
Critical Reception
French violinist Jacques Thibaud predicted that Fritz Kreisler's 'beautiful little pieces' would always be played as long as there were violinists around.
Recording & Production
This recording is part of the 'Archive Performances' series by Peter Biddulph Violins, dedicated to restoring and remastering historical recordings.
Performer Biography
Fritz Kreisler, the violinist on this album, was universally loved and admired, with his playing appealing directly to the hearts of his audiences.
Performer Biography
Fritz Kreisler and Franz Rupp undertook a memorable five-day journey each way on the 'Graf Zeppelin' dirigible for a South American tour, believing they were the only concert artists to do so.
Performer Biography
Franz Rupp, the pianist on this album, became Kreisler's accompanist after Kreisler heard him perform with German baritone Heinrich Schlusnus.
