The album title "My Favourite Kreisler" reflects violinist Itzhak Perlman's desire to record pieces by Fritz Kreisler he had loved since childhood, as well as new discoveries.
Performer Biography
Itzhak Perlman, the violinist on this album, recorded no fewer than thirty-three arrangements and twenty-four original works by Fritz Kreisler throughout his career.
Composer's Artistic Vision
According to French violinist Jacques Thibaud, Fritz Kreisler's music is described as "good for the soul," "poetry," and "emotion," characterizing him as a "true Romantic."
Compositional Technique
The album features both original compositions by Fritz Kreisler, such as Romance, Op.4, and his transcriptions of works by other composers like Dvořák, Paganini, and Chopin.
Performer Biography
Samuel Sanders, the pianist on this album, was Itzhak Perlman's regular accompanist.
Recording & Production
This album, "My Favourite Kreisler," was recorded in New York at RCA Studios from December 9-12, 1985.
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