Fritz Kreisler was known for his expressive violin playing, characterized by the use of rubato, intense vibrato, and a certain freedom in interpreting time signatures.
Composition History
Some pieces on this album are 'pastiches' written by Fritz Kreisler himself, but he initially attributed them to Baroque composers, claiming to have found their scores in a French monastery.
Recording & Production
The recording for this album took place from April 8-10, 2022, at Schloss Conjoux.
Composer Biography
Fritz Kreisler won the Grand Prix de Rome just two years after moving to Paris to intensify his violin studies with Léo Delibes.
Composer Biography
Fritz Kreisler, the violinist and composer featured on this album, was admitted to the Vienna Conservatory at age seven, becoming its youngest student, and studied composition with Anton Bruckner.
Historical Context
Fritz Kreisler temporarily interrupted his career to participate in the First World War, where he was injured, and wrote a memoir about his experiences titled 'Four Weeks in the Trenches'.
Historical Context
Fritz Kreisler protested the Nazi regime by refusing an invitation to perform with the Berlin Philharmonic in 1933, leading to an embargo on his recordings and concerts.
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