Originally composed for violin and piano. Attributed by Kreisler to Pugnani when first published by Carl Fischer in 1910. This transcription 1919.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.
From the description of Praeludium und Allegro / A. Pugnani- F. Kreisler. [19--] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 52596205
Fritz Kreisler (b. Feb. 2, 1875, in Vienna; d. Jan. 29, 1962, in New York) was a violinist and composer.
From the description of Fritz Kreisler collection, 1845-1966 (bulk 1910-1955). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 658833544
Originally composed for violin and piano. Attributed by Kreisler to Pugnani when first published by Schott in 1910. This transcriptioin 1941; first performance Indianapolis, 3 November 1945, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Fabien Sevitzky conductor.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.
From the description of Preludium and Allegro / Fritz Kreisler ; transc. Fabien Sevitzky. [19--] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 52596208
Violinist and composer. Born in Vienna, international career.
From the description of Fritz Kreisler collection, 1845-1966 (bulk 1910-1955). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70984236
From the description of Fritz Kreisler collection, 1845-1966 (bulk 1910-1955). 1845-1966. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 30069890
American violinist and composer of Austrian birth.
From the description of Autograph letters signed (3), dated, and typewritten letter signed : New York, 13, 16 and 29 May 1920 [and n.p., n.d.], to Harry Harkness Flagler, 1920 May 13, 16, and 29 and n.d. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270578976
From the description of Notes (2), one signed "Fritz & Harriet," one on his visiting card : [n.p., n.d.], to Mrs. Florence Graves, 1923 May 15. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270578978
From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : Tatranská Polianka, 29 July 1928 to Breitkopf & Härtel in Berlin, 1928 July 29. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270670687
Originally composed for violin and piano, and attributed by Kreisler to Pugnani when first published in 1910. This transcription 1930. First performance Rochester, N.Y, 21 January 1940, Rochester Civic Orchestra, Guy Fraser Harrison conductor.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.
From the description of Praeludium und allegro / Fritz Kreisler ; arr. for orchestra by Herman Rudin. [19--] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 52596194
Originally composed for violin and piano, and attributed by Kreisler to Pugnani when first published in 1910.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.
From the description of Praeludium and allegro / Pugnani-Kreisler. [19--] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 76952408
Biographical Sketch
1875, Feb. 2
Born in Vienna to Samuel and Anna Kreisler
1882
1885
Studied at the Vienna Conservatory with Joseph Hellmesberger (violin) and Anton Bruckner (harmony and theory)
1885
Won gold medal of the Vienna Conservatory
1885
1887
Studied in Paris with Joseph Lambert Massart (violin) and Léo Delibes (composition)
1887
Won Premier Grand Prix of the Paris Conservatoire
1888, Nov. 9
While on tour with pianist Moriz Rosenthal, made American debut with the Boston Symphony conducted by Walter Damrosch
1890
1896
Spent two years at Piaristen Gymnasium to pass his Abitur
Took two years of pre-medical training
Spent two years as a soldier in the Kaiserjäger Regiment of Austrian army
1896
1898
Frequented the Tonkünstlerverein and Café Grünsteidl in Vienna with Brahms, Joachim, Wolf, Heuberer, and Hellmesberger
1899
1902
Performed in concerts in the United States and throughout Europe and Scandinavia
1902 Nov.
Married Harriet Woerz (née Lies) in New York City
1910 Sept.
Copyrighted Caprice Viennois, Liebesfreud, Tambourin Chinois, and Liebeslied
1910, Nov. 10
Performed world premiere of Elgar's Violin Concerto in B minor, which is dedicated to him
1914 Aug.
Served one year as a lieutenant in the Austro-Hungarian army
1915
Published Four Weeks in the Trenches with Macmillan & Company
1917
1919
Retired from performing for money due to American resentment over his service in the Austro-Hungarian army
1919
1935
Performed throughout the world, including the Near and Far East, Scandinavia, Russia, Australia, and South America
1921
Wrote "Music and Life" for The Mentor
1932, Dec. 23
Premiere in Vienna, of his operetta Sissy, the Rose from Bavaria-land
1935, Mar. 3
After Kreisler was questioned by Harold Spivacke about the actual provenance of the Classical Manuscripts, Olin Downes reveals in the New York Times that the series is Kreisler's own original compositions rather than transcriptions
1938 May
Awarded the French Legion of Honor; assumed French citizenship (officially granted in May 1939)
1940
1945
Made charitable appearances to benefit organizations such as the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army, the Metropolitan Opera Association Fund, and the Musician's Emergency Fund
1941, Apr. 27
Skull fractured in traffic accident in New York City
1942 Oct.
Successful return to concert stage at Carnegie Hall
1944, July 7
Radio debut on the Bell Telephone Hour with the NBC Symphony Orchestra conducted by Donald Voorhees
1947, Nov. 1
Final concert at Carnegie Hall
1949 Jan.
Public auction at Parke-Bernet Galleries of Kreisler's rare books, manuscripts, and artifacts earned over $120,000 for the Golden Rule Foundation and Lenox Hill Hospital
1962, Jan. 29
Died, New York City
From the guide to the Fritz Kreisler Collection, 1845-1969, (bulk 1910-1955), (Music Division Library of Congress)