Friedrich "Fritz" Kreisler (February 2, 1875 – January 29, 1962) was an Austrian-born American violinist and composer. [1] One of the most noted violin masters of his day, and regarded as one of the greatest violinists of all time, he was known for his sweet tone and expressive phrasing .

Jan 29, 2025 · Fritz Kreisler (born Feb. 2, 1875, Vienna, Austria—died Jan. 29, 1962, New York, N.Y., U.S.) was an Austrian-born violinist who was a “secret” composer of short violin pieces. At age seven Kreisler entered the Vienna Conservatory, and from 1885 to 1887 he studied composition and violin at the Paris Conservatory.

Born on February 2, 1875, in Vienna, Austria, Fritz Kreisler was a gifted violinist and composer. His distinctive style, infused with quintessential Viennese charm, made him one of the most adored musicians of the early recording era.

Sep 21, 2023 · Fritz Kreisler was one of the most naturally gifted violinists of his time. Born in 1875, he composed and performed haunting, romantic melodies that became huge hits, becoming world-renowned for his expressive phrasing and emotive style.

May 18, 2018 · Fritz Kreisler. Austrian-born violinist Fritz Kreisler (1875–1962) was one of the most famous classical musicians in the world during the first decade of the twentieth century. His rhythmic vigor and his heavy use of vibrato have influenced violinists down to the present day, and his original compositions—some of them originally passed off ...

Fritz Kreisler (February 2, 1875 - January 29, 1962) was an Austria-born American violinist and composer. Noted for his sweet tone and expressive phrasing, he was one of the most famous violinists of his day.

The Austrian-born musician Fritz Kreisler was the world's leading violinist in the first decades of the twentieth century. He became especially popular with U.S. audiences in 1888 after his Boston and New York debuts as a twelve-year-old prodigy (a highly talented child).

Jan 6, 2015 · Friedrich “Fritz” Kreisler was an Austrian-born violinist and composer. One of the most famous violin masters of his or any other day, and regarded as one of the greatest violinists of all time, he was known for his sweet tone and expressive phrasing.

Feb 2, 2023 · Fritz Kreisler was an Austrian violinist and composer. To our days, Kreisler is considered one of the world's finest violinists. Fritz Kreisler was born in Vienna into a doctor's family. Music was often played at home, and on Saturdays, quartets were regularly played.

Feb 2, 2024 · American collector David L. Fulton amassed one of the 20th century’s finest collections of stringed instruments. This year’s calendar pays tribute to some of these priceless treasures, including Yehudi Menuhin’s celebrated ‘Lord Wilton’ Guarneri, the Carlo Bergonzi once played by Fritz Kreisler, and four instruments by Antonio Stradivari.