Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Fritz Kreisler, one of the most celebrated violinists of the 20th century, with the comprehensive compilation "Icon: Fritz Kreisler." Released on March 23, 2009, under Warner Classics, this extensive collection spans over seven hours of exquisite classical music, showcasing Kreisler's virtuosity and profound musicality.
The album is a treasure trove of masterpieces, featuring iconic violin concertos by Mozart, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, and Brahms, each performed with Kreisler's signature brilliance and emotional depth. His cadenzas, added to the concertos, are particularly noteworthy, demonstrating his unique interpretive skills and technical mastery.
In addition to the concertos, the collection includes Kreisler's own compositions, such as his String Quartet in A Minor, offering a glimpse into his creative genius as both a performer and a composer. The album also showcases his interpretations of Beethoven's Violin Sonatas, highlighting his ability to breathe new life into these classical works.
"Icon: Fritz Kreisler" is not just a compilation but a testament to the enduring legacy of one of the greatest violinists in history. Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers an unparalleled opportunity to experience the artistry of Fritz Kreisler in all its glory.
Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 4 in D Major, K. 218: I. Allegro (Cadenza by Kreisler)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Fritz Kreisler, Sir Landon Ronald & His Orchestra, Landon Ronald, Unknown Orchestra
Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 4 in D Major, K. 218: II. Andante cantabile (Cadenza by Kreisler)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Fritz Kreisler, Sir Landon Ronald & His Orchestra, Landon Ronald, Unknown Orchestra
Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 4 in D Major, K. 218: III. Rondeau. Andante grazioso (Cadenza by Kreisler)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Fritz Kreisler, Sir Landon Ronald & His Orchestra, Landon Ronald, Unknown Orchestra
Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: I. Allegro ma non troppo (Cadenza by Kreisler)Ludwig van Beethoven, Fritz Kreisler, Leo Blech, Berlin State Opera Orchestra, Staatskapelle Berlin
Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: II. LarghettoLudwig van Beethoven, Fritz Kreisler, Leo Blech, Berlin State Opera Orchestra, Staatskapelle Berlin
Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: III. Rondo. Allegro (Cadenza by Kreisler)Ludwig van Beethoven, Fritz Kreisler, Leo Blech, Berlin State Opera Orchestra, Staatskapelle Berlin
Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 4 in D Major, K. 218: I. Allegro (Cadenza by Kreisler)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Fritz Kreisler, Sir Malcolm Sargent, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 4 in D Major, K. 218: II. Andante cantabileWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Fritz Kreisler, Sir Malcolm Sargent, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 4 in D Major, K. 218: III. Rondeau (Andante grazioso) [Cadenza by Kreisler]Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Fritz Kreisler, Sir Malcolm Sargent, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: I. Allegro ma non troppo (Cadenza by Kreisler)Ludwig van Beethoven, Fritz Kreisler, Sir John Barbirolli, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: II. LarghettoLudwig van Beethoven, Fritz Kreisler, Sir John Barbirolli, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: III. Rondo. Allegro (Cadenza by Kreisler)Ludwig van Beethoven, Fritz Kreisler, Sir John Barbirolli, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64, MWV O14: I. Allegro molto appassionatoFelix Mendelssohn, Fritz Kreisler, Leo Blech, Berlin State Opera Orchestra, Staatskapelle Berlin
Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64, MWV O14: II. AndanteFelix Mendelssohn, Fritz Kreisler, Leo Blech, Berlin State Opera Orchestra, Staatskapelle Berlin
Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64, MWV O14: III. Allegretto non troppo - Allegro molto vivaceFelix Mendelssohn, Fritz Kreisler, Leo Blech, Berlin State Opera Orchestra, Staatskapelle Berlin
Brahms: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77: I. Allegro non troppo (Cadenza by Kreisler)Johannes Brahms, Fritz Kreisler, Leo Blech, Berlin State Opera Orchestra
Brahms: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77: II. AdagioJohannes Brahms, Fritz Kreisler, Leo Blech, Berlin State Opera Orchestra
Brahms: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77: III. Allegro giocoso, ma non troppo vivaceJohannes Brahms, Fritz Kreisler, Leo Blech, Berlin State Opera Orchestra
Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64, MWV O14: I. Allegro molto appassionatoFelix Mendelssohn, Fritz Kreisler, Sir Landon Ronald, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Landon Ronald
Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64, MWV O14: II. AndanteFelix Mendelssohn, Fritz Kreisler, Sir Landon Ronald, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Landon Ronald
Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64, MWV O14: III. Allegretto non troppo - Allegro molto vivaceFelix Mendelssohn, Fritz Kreisler, Sir Landon Ronald, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Landon Ronald
Brahms: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77: I. Allegro non troppo (Cadenza by Kreisler)Johannes Brahms, Fritz Kreisler, Sir John Barbirolli, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Brahms: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77: II. AdagioJohannes Brahms, Fritz Kreisler, Sir John Barbirolli, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Brahms: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77: III. Allegro giocoso, ma non troppo vivace (Cadenza by Kreisler)Johannes Brahms, Fritz Kreisler, Sir John Barbirolli, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Bruch: Violin Concerto No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 26: I. Prelude. Allegro moderatoMax Bruch, Fritz Kreisler, Sir Eugene Goossens, Royal Albert Hall Orchestra, Eugene Goossens
Bruch: Violin Concerto No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 26: II. AdagioMax Bruch, Fritz Kreisler, Sir Eugene Goossens, Royal Albert Hall Orchestra, Eugene Goossens
Bruch: Violin Concerto No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 26: III. Finale. Allegro energicoMax Bruch, Fritz Kreisler, Sir Eugene Goossens, Royal Albert Hall Orchestra, Eugene Goossens
Kreisler: String Quartet in A Minor: I. Fantasie (Moderato)Fritz Kreisler, Kreisler String Quartet
Kreisler: String Quartet in A Minor: II. Scherzo (Allegro vivo con spirito - Molto moderato)Fritz Kreisler, Kreisler String Quartet
Kreisler: String Quartet in A Minor: III. Einleitung und Romanze (Allegretto - Andante con moto)Fritz Kreisler, Kreisler String Quartet
Kreisler: String Quartet in A Minor: IV. Finale (Allegro molto moderato)Fritz Kreisler, Kreisler String Quartet
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 1 in D Major, Op. 12 No. 1: I. Allegro con brioLudwig van Beethoven, Fritz Kreisler, Franz Rupp
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 1 in D Major, Op. 12 No. 1: II. Tema con variazioni. Andante con motoLudwig van Beethoven, Fritz Kreisler, Franz Rupp
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 1 in D Major, Op. 12 No. 1: III. Rondo. AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, Fritz Kreisler, Franz Rupp
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 2 in A Major, Op. 12 No. 2: I. Allegro vivaceLudwig van Beethoven, Fritz Kreisler, Franz Rupp
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 2 in A Major, Op. 12 No. 2: II. Andante, più tosto allegrettoLudwig van Beethoven, Fritz Kreisler, Franz Rupp
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 2 in A Major, Op. 12 No. 2: III. Allegro piacevoleLudwig van Beethoven, Fritz Kreisler, Franz Rupp
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 12 No. 3: I. Allegro con spiritoLudwig van Beethoven, Fritz Kreisler, Franz Rupp
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 12 No. 3: II. Adagio con molt'espressioneLudwig van Beethoven, Fritz Kreisler, Franz Rupp
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 12 No. 3: III. Rondo. Allegro moltoLudwig van Beethoven, Fritz Kreisler, Franz Rupp
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 4 in A Minor, Op. 23: I. PrestoLudwig van Beethoven, Fritz Kreisler, Franz Rupp
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 4 in A Minor, Op. 23: II. Andante scherzosoLudwig van Beethoven, Fritz Kreisler, Franz Rupp
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 4 in A Minor, Op. 23: III. Allegro moltoLudwig van Beethoven, Fritz Kreisler, Franz Rupp
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 5 in F Major, Op. 24 "Spring": I. AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, Fritz Kreisler, Franz Rupp
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 5 in F Major, Op. 24 "Spring": II. Adagio molto espressivoLudwig van Beethoven, Fritz Kreisler, Franz Rupp
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 5 in F Major, Op. 24 "Spring": III. Scherzo. Allegro moltoLudwig van Beethoven, Fritz Kreisler, Franz Rupp
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 5 in F Major, Op. 24 "Spring": IV. Rondo. Allegro ma non troppoLudwig van Beethoven, Fritz Kreisler, Franz Rupp
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 6 in A Major, Op. 30 No. 1: I. AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, Fritz Kreisler, Franz Rupp
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 6 in A Major, Op. 30 No. 1: II. Adagio molto espressivoLudwig van Beethoven, Fritz Kreisler, Franz Rupp
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 6 in A Major, Op. 30 No. 1: III. Allegretto con variazioniLudwig van Beethoven, Fritz Kreisler, Franz Rupp
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