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A brief record of the fighting on the Eastern front in the great war, first published in 1915. Fritz Kreisler (1875-1962) was an Austrian (later American) violinist and composer, one of the most famous violinists of his day. Kreisler was noted for his uniquely sweet tone, and also for his expressive phrasing. He produced a characteristic sound, which was immediately recognizable as his own. He briefly served in the Austrian Army in World War I before being honourably discharged after he was wounded. He spent the remaining years of the war in America. He returned to Europe in 1924, living first in Berlin, then moving to France in 1938. Shortly thereafter, at the outbreak of World War II, he settled once again in the United States, becoming a naturalized citizen in 1943.
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Fritz Kreisler was a violin virtuoso and orchestral composer. One of the most famous violin masters of his day, he was known for his sweet tone and expressive phrasing. His extraordinary talent manifested itself when he was only 4, and it was carefully fostered by his father. Fritz Kreisler's brilliant technique was ably matched by his remarkable tone, both of which he always placed in the service of the composer. "Fritz Kreisler: Four Weeks in the Trenches--The War Story of a Violinist" is an interesting read, providing fascinating insights in what it was like to be a soldier during World War I.
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- PublisherDodo Press
- Publication date2007
- ISBN 10 1406536520
- ISBN 13 9781406536522
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages48
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