This work was composed by one of the most beloved violinists in history, Fritz Kreisler, and attributed by him to one of the lesser known composers of the 18th century: Gaetano Pugnani.It is often interpreted as a Romantic homage to a Baroque Italian virtuoso. Kreisler was esteemed most for his effortless performance and his distinctive vibrato, and the piece was composed to highlight Kreisler’s own multi-faceted versatility and ability to convey deep expression and sentiment without being overly sentimental. Ania Filochowska
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Fritz Kreisler
Praeludium and Allegro Play
Recorded on 01/09/2013, uploaded on 06/25/2013
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This work was composed by one of the most beloved violinists in history, Fritz Kreisler, and attributed by him to one of the lesser known composers of the 18th century: Gaetano Pugnani. It is often interpreted as a Romantic homage to a Baroque Italian virtuoso. Kreisler was esteemed most for his effortless performance and his distinctive vibrato, and the piece was composed to highlight Kreisler’s own multi-faceted versatility and ability to convey deep expression and sentiment without being overly sentimental. Ania Filochowska
More music by Fritz Kreisler
Sicilienne and Rigaudon
Lotus Land (after Scott)
Syncopation
Liebesleid (arr. Rachmaninov)
Three Old Viennese Dances
Tambourin Chinois, Op. 3
Liebesfreud
Recitative and Scherzo, Op. 6
Liebesleid
Liebesfreud
Performances by same musician(s)
String Quintet No. 3 in E-flat Major, Op. 97
Piano Quintet in E-flat Major, Op. 44, 3rd mov
Violin sonata No. 2 in A Major, Op. 100
Violin sonata No. 2 in A Major, Op. 100
String Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 127
Spanish Dances No. 8, Op. 26, No. 2
Scherzo-Tarantella
Piano Trio No. 1 in B Major, Opus 8
String Quartet No. 2 in a minor, Op. 17
Scherzo for Violin and Piano in c minor, WoO posth. 2 (from F.A.E. Sonata)
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