"Kreisler was the one of greatest of his generation of violinists. This collection highlights his own compositions and transcriptions, and is a wonderful example of his playing style--very polished, refined, with a touch of humor when needed. A great disc, and a worthy addition to your collection, especially if you like historic recordings."
Fritz Kreisler is great!
Rob Pollock | 07/20/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I heard Tamborine Chinois on the Prairie Home Companion in their Towns Under 2000 Talent contest and really liked it. My son then started learning some other Kreisler songs and so I thought it would be great to hear the Master play his own music and I wasn't disappointed. My only regret is that I didn't get to hear Leibesleid years ago otherwise I would have studied violin over string bass."
Even better in the Great Recordings of the Century remastere
Rob Pollock | 05/26/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Potential purchasers might note that these performances have been remastered and reissued in EMI's Great Recordings of the Century series, and that CD is also available now via Amazon sellers, in some cases from less than $9.00, new."
THE Violinist
Stephanie Davy | Bayville, NY USA | 02/23/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"There is no one like Kreisler-perfect intonation and just beautiful sound from that instrument are his, without being mawkish or sentimental in his playing.
I prefer other composers' music, but he is a master on anything. To hear what a violin should sound like, listen to Kreisler!"