Mischa Elman Plays Kreisler Favourites

Mischa Elman - Violin, Joseph Seiger - piano

1. Liebesfreud (Love's Joy), for violin & piano, 2. Slavonic Dance No. 2 for orchestra in E minor, B. 83/2 (Op. 46/2), 3. Schön Rosmarin, for violin & piano, 4. La Gitana for violin & piano (after an 18th century Arabo-Spanish Gypsy song), 5. Rondino on a Theme by Beethoven, for violin & piano, 6. Caprice Viennois, for violin & piano (or orchestra), Op. 2, 7. Malaguena in the Style of Granados, for violin & piano, 8. Variations (50) on a Theme of Corelli for violin & piano, 9. Preghiera in the Style of Padre Martini, for violin & piano, 10. Allegretto in the Style of Boccherini, for violin & piano, 11. Sicilienne and Rigaudon in the Style of Francoeur, for violin & piano, 12. Slavonic Dance No. 1 for orchestra in C major, B. 83/1 (Op. 46/1), 13. Praeludium and Allegro in the Style of Pugnani, for violin & piano, 14. Andantino in the Style of Padre Martini, for violin & piano, 15. La Précieuse in the Style of Louis Couperin, for violin & piano, 16. Slavonic Fantasie for violin & piano in B minor (arranged from themes by Dvorák)

A very rare piece. Long out of print.
The pieces of Fritz Kreisler are a great fit for Elman's expressive and intimate playing style, and his elegant shifts, beautiful phrasing and supple tone (which he is famous for) give this recording a singular charm.