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Original Compositions "In the style of..." Transcriptions & Arrangements. Original Compositions for Violin and Piano. ... Read more

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The Fritz Kreisler Collection for Violin & Piano

An outstanding edition of original compositions and transcriptions for violin and piano, as well as cadenzas.

This collection includes twenty-two Kreisler favorites compiled by Eric Wen with a foreword by Yehudi Menuhin. ... Read more

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Excellent Intermediate to Advanced Collection
This collection was first introduced to me through my violin teacher, the late Adreinne Krasner (wife of Louis Krasner who debued the Berg Violin Concerto).Since that time I have returned again, and again to it with myown students. My favorite is the Preludium and Allegro but the Sicilienneand Rigadoun are very popular as well. ... Read more

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In this post-Heifetz age, in which virtuoso violin playing is identified with perfection of execution, it is difficult to comprehend that within living memory the reigning king of violinists was a man who detested practice, loved to drink and gamble, was benignly casual about the truth when it suited him--sometimes passing off his own music as the obscure work of little-known 18th- and 19th-century composers, or embellishing anecdotes--and felt that too-precise execution of a musical work robbed it of its soul. Indeed, this would seem to be the profile of some legendary jazz player, not a giant of the classical repertory. Yet Fritz Kreisler--a onetime piano prodigy whose first career sputtered out after he lost the novelty of youth--as an adult dominated the practice of the violin during the years between the two world wars. His expressive and emotional style of playing enabled him to make contact with audiences in a way that earlier masters of the 19th century could not. Sadly, as related here by Amy Biancolli, the public remembers Kreisler today more for his pleasing violin compositions than his influence on performance technique, even if some of the greater violinists know better.

This well-written, positive biography is intended to remedy that neglect. It puts Kreisler's place in history and his importance in terms of performance practice into greater perspective. Though she is not entirely able to put the reader emotionally in touch with the vanished milieu of imperial Vienna, Biancolli does provide a well-rounded, late-20th-century perspective on the career of the great violinist, and includes an excellent discography to help the reader become better acquainted with the performances of this likable figure. --Sarah Bryan Miller Book Description
Violinist and composer Fritz Kreisler has been described as "the last, best ambassador of 19th-century Vienna to a 20th-century world." A prodigy with no formal instruction on the violin after the age of 12, he brought to the musical stage a warmth that made him a uniquely beloved celebrity. ... Read more

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Excellent reading
It's a very comprehensive book which makes you feel that you can almost take Kreisler'spulse through the important parts of his life.

It really characterizes kreisler well and thoroughly and mentions in adequate detail about his wife and others.

What bothered me was that many points were repeated too many times.It seemed like the same commentary was made about merely different sets of quotations.

Overall and absolutely excellent and must read book.
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This collection presents works by three of the most influential violinist-composers, Corelli, Tartini and Paganini, in arrangements by the celebrated Viennese violinist Fritz Kreisler. This is an outstanding edition of original compositions and transcriptions for violin and piano, which also includes intricate cadenzas. It includes twenty-two Kreisler favorites compiled by Eric Wen with a foreword by Yehudi Menuhin. This is a unique, exciting collection for any violinist! ... Read more

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Published by Carl Fischer, 1915. Piano Score with separate staff for violin part . Key of E-flat. 7 pages. Moderate difficulty. ... Read more

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7-Page Piano Part with 3-Page Violin Part. ... Read more

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Rachmaninoff's transcription of Kreisler's work for piano. ... Read more

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This digital document, covering the life and work of Fritz Kreisler, is an entry from Contemporary Authors, a reference volume published by Thompson Gale. The length of the entry is 433 words. The page length listed above is based on a typical 300-word page. Although the exact content of each entry from this volume can vary, typical entries include the following information:

• Place and date of birth and death (if deceased)
• Family members
• Education
• Professional associations and honors
• Employment
• Writings, including books and periodicals
• A description of the author's work
• References to further readings about the author

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4-Page Piano & Violin Sheet Music with Separate Violin Sheet. ... Read more