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Fritz Kreisler
Complete Recordings
Genres: Dance & Electronic, Soundtracks, Classical

Track Listings (23) - Disc #1
1. No. 2, My Homeland: Bohemian Fantasie
2. Old Folks At Home
3. Caprice viennois, Op. 2
4. Humoresque, Op. 101, No.7, In G-Flat
5. Thais: Meditation: (C-8944-2)
6. Thais: Meditation: (C-8944-3)
7. Tambourin chinois, Op.3
8. Liebesleid
9. Liebesfreud: (C-8951-1)
10. Liebesfreud: (C-8951-2)
11. No. 2, My Homeland: Bohemian Fantasie
12. Hungarian Dancer No. 5, In G Minor
13. Variations On A Theme Of Corelli
14. Caprice viennois, Op. 2
15. Moment Musical, D.780 - 3
16. Les fetes d'Hebe: Tambourin
17. Souvenir de Hapsal, Op. 2: Chant sans paroles, No. 3
18. Chanson - Meditation
19. Partita No. 3, BWV 1006, In E Major: Gavotte
20. Orphee et Euridice: Melodie and Andante from 'Dance of the Blessed Spirits'
21. Schon Rosmarin
22. Andantino
23. Chanson Louis XIII And Pavane
Track Listings (20) - Disc #2
1. Partita No. 3, BWV 1006, In E: Preludio
2. Liebesleid
3. Berceuse
4. Chanson - Meditation
5. Ombra mai fu: Largo
6. Aus Wien
7. No. 1, Songs Without Words, Op. 62 - Lieder ohne Worte - Romancess sans paroles: May Breezes
8. Gott erhalte Franz den Kaiser: Austrian Imperial Hymn
9. No. 5 Of 7 Melodies: Angel's Serenade
10. Le Nil
11. Jocelyn: Lullaby - Berceuse
12. Ave Maria, D.839
13. Humoresque, Op. 101, No.7, In G Flat
14. Standchen, No. 4, Schwanengesang, D957: Serenade
15. Cavalleria Rusticana (Adapted From The Intermezzo): Ave Maria
16. (Melody Adapted From) Bach's Prelude No. 1, Well-Tempered Clavier, Book. I: Ave Maria
17. Larghetto, Sonatina, Op. 100, In G: Indian Lament
18. Concerto For Two Violins, BWV 1043, In D Minor: Vivace
19. Concerto For Two Violins, BWV 1043, In D Minor: Largo ma non tanto
20. Concerto For Two Violins, BWV 1043, In D Minor: Allegro
Track Listings (24) - Disc #3
1. Aus Wien
2. Songs Without Words, Op.62: May Breezes, No. 1
3. Gott erhalte Franz den Kaiser: Austrian Imperial Hymn
4. Op.46, No. 2 And Op.72, No.1 In G Minor: Slavonic Dance
5. Slavonic Dance, Op.72, No.2, In E Minor
6. The Rosary
7. Serenade espagnole
8. Tambourin chinois, Op.3
9. Mazurka, Op.67, No.4, In A Minor
10. Mighty Lak' a Rose
11. La serenata
12. Connais-tu le pays?
13. Serenata
14. Carme
15. Ballgerfluster, Lieder, Op.73: Flirtation, No.2
16. No.27, Lieder, Op.326: Calm As The Night
17. No.3, Souvenir de Hapsal, Op.2: Chant sans paroles
18. Partita, No.3, BWV 1006, In E Major: Gavotte
19. Wienerisch (Impression No. 12)
20. (Based On 'Du alter Stefansturm' From 'Der liebe Augustin' By Johan Brandl: The Old Refrain
21. Andaluza, Op.37, No.5: Spanish Dance
22. Berceuse romantique, Op.9
23. Songs My Mother Taught Me, Op.55, No.4
24. Thais: Meditation
Track Listings (24) - Disc #4
1. Liebesfreud
2. Aubade provencale (In The Style Of Couperin)
3. OId Folks At Home
4. Hungarian Dance No.5 In G Minor
5. No.2 from My Homeland: Bohemian Fantasie
6. Serenade
7. Les contes d'Hoffman: Barcarolle
8. Quartet, Op.11: Andante cantabile
9. Quintet, B. 11, No.5 In E Major: Minuet
10. Rondino On A Theme By Beethoven
11. L'Arlesienne: Adagietto
12. Underneath The Stars
13. The Big Show: Poor Butterfly
14. Rosamunde: Ballet Music No.2
15. Dream Of Youth
16. Minuet, Op.14, No.1 (Paraphrase By Kreisler)
17. Polichinelle
18. Moment misical, D.780-3
19. Les fetes d'Hebe: Tambourin
20. Beautiful Ohio
21. Paradise
22. La gitana
23. Gypsy Serenade
24. Sadko: Song Of India
Track Listings (24) - Disc #5
1. Forsaken
2. No.1, Bandana Sketches, Op.12: Nobody Knows de Trouble I've Seen
3. Homoresque, Op.101, No.7 In G-Flat
4. When Night Descends, Op.4, No.3
5. O Cease Thy Singing, Maiden Fair, Op.4, No.4
6. The Last Hour, Op.34, No.6
7. Since You Went Away
8. Apple Blossoms: Who Can Tell?
9. Mary: The Love Nest
10. On Miami Shore
11. No.6, Lyric Pieces, Op.43: To Spring
12. Waltz, Op.39, No.15 In A Major
13. Melody In A Major
14. Toy Soldiers' March
15. Aucassin And Nicolette
16. Souvinir
17. Le Coq d'Or: Hymn To The Sun
18. Scheherazade, Mvt.III (adapted By Kreisler): Chanson arabe
19. Lotus Land, Op.47, No.1
20. Pale Moon (Indian Love Song)
21. Scheherazade, Mvt. IV (Adapted By Kreisler): Danse orientale
22. Cherry Ripe
23. Entr'acte, Op.46, No.2
24. Mazurka, Op.33, No.2 In A Major
Track Listings (25) - Disc #6
1. Melodie, Op.16, No.2
2. Der Opernball: Im Chambre separee: Midnight Bells
3. Love Sends A Little Gift Of Roses
4. The World Is Waiting For The Sunrise
5. Concerto, Op.35 In D Major: II. Canzonetta
6. Elegie slave, Morceaux, Op.53: Slavonic Lament, No.1
7. Symphony No. 96, 'Miracle': Menuet
8. Old French Gavotte
9. Poupee valsante
10. Molly On The Shore
11. Pierrot's Dance Song
12. Thais: Meditation
13. Slavonic Dance, Op.72, No.2 In E Minor
14. Dirge Of The North
15. The Old Refrain
16. Minuet, Op.14, No.1
17. Melody In A Major
18. Orange Blossoms: A Kiss In The Dark
19. Ombra mai fu: Largo
20. Caprice viennois, Op.2
21. Chansonette
22. Souvenir de Hapsal, Op.2: Chant sans paroles No.3
23. Symphonie espagnole, Op.21: Scherzando
24. Caprice antique
25. Legend Of The Canyon
Track Listings (23) - Disc #7
1. Two Russian Folk Songs
2. Aloha Oe
3. American Indian Songs, Op.45: From The Land Of The Sky-Blue Water, No.1
4. 'New World' Symphony (Adapted By Kreisler): Negro Spiritual Melody
5. Menuets BWV Anh 114 & 115, Anna Magdalena Notebook: Menuet
6. La ritrovata figlia di Ottone II: Gavotte, No.22
7. The Student Prince: Deep In My Heart, Dear
8. Rose Marie: Indian Love Call
9. Andantino
10. At Dawning
11. Kreisler Serenade
12. Invocation
13. The Rose And The Nightingale, No.2, Songs, Op.2: Oriental Romance
14. Pieces, Op.10: Humoresque, No.2
15. Daisies, Op.38, No.3: Albumblatt
16. Frasquita: Hab' ein blaues Himmelbett: Serenade
17. Caprice viennois, Op.2
18. Liebesfreud
19. Liebesleid: (CVE-8950-6)
20. Liebesleid: (CVE-8950-7)
21. Blue Skies
22. Dance Of The Maidens, Op.48
23. Shepherd's Madrigal
Track Listings (23) - Disc #8
1. Gypsy Caprice
2. Schon Rosmarin
3. Siete Canciones populares espanolas: Cancion, No.6
4. Espana, Op.165: Malaguena, No.3
5. Humoresque, Op.101, No.7 In G-Flat
6. Petite Suite: En bateau, No.2
7. Ruralia hungerica, Op.32c: Presto
8. Ruralia hungerica, Op.32c: Gypsy Andante (Andante rubato, alla zingaresca)
9. Ruralia hungerica, Op.32c: Molto vivace
10. Preludes, Book I, No.8: The Girl With The Flaxen Hair
11. Souvenir
12. Thais: Meditation: (CVE-8944-8)
13. Thais: Meditation: (CVE-8944-9)
14. Mighty Lak' A Rose
15. The Rosary
16. Old Folks At Home
17. La Vida breve: Danza espagnola
18. Espana, Op.165: Tango, No.2
19. Tambourin chinois, Op.3
20. Dance Of The Marionette
21. Rapsodie espagnole: Habanera
22. Nocturnal Tangier
23. Rondino On A Theme By Beethoven
Track Listings (10) - Disc #9
1. Sonata, Op. 30, No.3 In G Major: Allegro assai
2. Sonata, Op. 30, No.3 In G Major: Tempo di minuetto, ma molto moderato e grazioso
3. Sonata, Op. 30, No.3 In G Major: Allegro vivace
4. Sonata, Op.45, In C Minor: Allegro molto ed appassionato
5. Sonata, Op.45, In C Minor: Allegretto espressivo alla Romanza
6. Sonata, Op.45, In C Minor: Allegro animato
7. Sonata, D.574, In A Major: Allegro moderato
8. Sonata, D.574, In A Major: Scherzo: Presto; Trio
9. Sonata, D.574, In A Major: Andantino
10. Sonata, D.574, In A Major: Allegro vivace
Track Listings (16) - Disc #10
1. Op.46, No.2 And Op.72, No.1: Slavonic Dance (In G Minor)
2. Slavonic Dance, Op. 72, No.8 In G Major
3. Der Oppernball: Im Chambre separee: Midnight Bells
4. Sonatina, Op.100 In G Major: Indian Lament
5. Songs My Mother Taught Me, Op.55, No.4
6. Piece en forme de habenera
7. Londonerrry Air
8. Chanson Louis XIII And Pavane (In The Style Of Couperin)
9. Schon Rosmarin
10. (Based On) 'Du alter Stefansturm' From 'Die Liebe Augustin' By Johann Brandl: The Old Refrain
11. Siete canciones populares spanolas: Jota, No.4
12. Orphee et Euridice (Andante From 'Dance Of The Blessed Spirits'): Melodie
13. Polichinelle
14. La Precieuse (In The Style Of Couperin)
15. Rosamunde: Ballet Music No.2
16. Mvt. I, Concerto No.1 In D Major (Arranged By Kreisler): Concerto In One Movement
Track Listings (19) - Disc #11
1. Caprice viennois, Op.2
2. Tambourin chinois
3. Liebesfreud
4. Liebesleid
5. La gitana
6. Schon Rosmarin
7. Concerto In C Major (In The Style Of Vivaldi): Allegro energico ma non troppo
8. Concerto In C Major (In The Style Of Vivaldi): Andante doloroso
9. Concerto In C Major (In The Style Of Vivaldi): Allegro molto
10. Rondino On A Theme By Beethoven
11. The Old Refrain
12. Londonderry Air
13. Der Opernball: Im Chambre separee: Midnight Bells
14. Marche miniature viennoise
15. Rondo all'ongarese, Trio H.XV, No.25: Hungarian Rondo
16. Chanson Louis XIII And Pavane (In The Style Of Couperin)
17. The Rosary
18. The King Steps Out: Stars In My Eyes
19. RCA Victor Orchestra: Viennese Rhapsodic Fantsietta

CD Details

All Artists: Fritz Kreisler
Title: Complete Recordings
Members Wishing: 1
Total Copies: 0
Label: RCA
Release Date: 11/7/1995
Genres: Dance & Electronic, Soundtracks, Classical
Styles: Opera & Classical Vocal, Ballets & Dances, Ballets, Dances, Mazurkas, Chamber Music, Forms & Genres, Concertos, Preludes, Serenades & Divertimentos, Short Forms, Suites, Symphonies, Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music, Historical Periods, Classical (c.1770-1830), Modern, 20th, & 21st Century, Romantic (c.1820-1910), Instruments, Keyboard, Reeds & Winds, Strings, Symphonies
Number of Discs: 11
SwapaCD Credits: 11
UPC: 090266164929

Synopsis

Amazon.com

A Fritz Kreisler recording can always be recognized by the violinist's beefy, baritonal sonority, inimitable portamento, and communicative warmth. Most of the repertoire here consists of the short, encore pieces that prevailed in the era of 78rpm records, many penned or arranged by Kreisler, who was always on the lookout for memorable tunes. Familiar classics like the duets with John McCormack, and Schubert, Beethoven, and Grieg sonata collaborations with Rachmaninoff turn up alongside rare alternate takes and Kreisler's lone recording as a piano soloist in Dvo?ak's Humoresque. One should savor these musical sweetmeats in small portions, rather than wolfing down each disc in chronological gulps. Ward Marston's transfers are beyond praise. -- Jed Distler

CD Reviews

Absolutely Incredible!

12/09/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I would give this set a 10 stars, if I were allowed to. Kreisler has been my favorite violinist as far as I can remember, and have never gotten tired of his playing (and never will be either!) His playing has deceptive ease and elegance that makes people forget how phenominal his technique was(just listen to his crystalline trills and amazing articulation of fast runs). And even at his sweetest moments, his performance always had strong backbone and never sank into tasteless sentimentality. Kreisler's playing was really one of the kind and anyone who loves violin should listen to his recordings. I cannot recommend this set highly enough! The CD transfer is excellent."

Absolutely Ravishing!

Brian Conatser | 03/24/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Ever since he first toured The U.S as a child in 1888 with pianist Moritz Rosenthal Fritz Kreisler's musical talents have left us spellbound. His playing combines a searching intelligence with intense and delightful musicality, his mellow honey-like tone appeals to the heartstrings, and awakens enthusiasm in his listeners. He was a great violinist who at the same time could touch and charm his audience. I highly reccomend this set to all lovers of the violin!"

Almost painfully beautiful music/playing

Paul J. | USA | 05/08/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"It is one of the real advatages of modern life that we can still hear and be moved by artists from the early 20th century. As listners, there are probably psychological factors that predispose us to be touched by the original rather than someone imitating a style from the past. Part of the psychological impact for me is the nostalgia element and connections this music has to memories of my ancestors who where alive when this music was being played and recorded. But beyond the listener's psychological factor(s) the artists from the early 20th century had a completely different set of musical and non-musical experiences from our contempory artists. A contemporary artist trying to duplicate the style from another era often sounds false and affected. Regardless, ultimately performances have to stand on their own musical merit. These most definately do."