Stylistically, La Gitana captures a flamenco-tinged character through its sinuous, modal-inflected theme and rhythmic accents. The solo violin’s gypsy-style trills, double-stops, and portamenti sit atop transparent orchestral textures, balancing...

Fritz Kreisler’s Variations on a Theme of Corelli for Violin, Strings, and Organ is a brilliant orchestration of his original violin and piano work. Based on Arcangelo Corelli’s La Folia theme, Kreisler expands the piece into a rich and...

Fritz Kreisler's Tambourin Chinois, Op. 3, is a virtuosic showpiece for violin and orchestra that encapsulates exoticism, playfulness, and technical brilliance. Composed in 1910, the piece reflects the Western fascination with Asian culture prevalent at...

Fritz Kreisler's Liebesleid (Love's Sorrow) is one of his most beloved compositions, originally written for violin and piano and later arranged for violin and orchestra. A poignant reflection on lost love, the piece is imbued with a bittersweet lyricism...