Fritz Kreisler: Liebesfreud, Liebesleid & More — Violin Masterpieces Performed by Béla Bánfalvi and Budapest Strings CD

Product Information

• UPC: 845221051208
• Product Type: Audio CD
• Format: Digital Recording
• Genre: Classical / Violin Solo and String Ensemble
• Composer: Fritz Kreisler (1875–1962)

• Performers:

  • Béla Bánfalvi (Violin)
  • Budapest Strings
  • Artistic Director: Karoly Botvai

• Works Included:

  Label: Capriccio

  1. Alt-Wiener Tanzweisen (Old Viennese Dance Tunes) —

     • Liebesfreud (Love’s Joy)
     • Liebesleid (Love’s Sorrow)
     • Schön Rosmarin (Lovely Rosemary)
  2. Chanson Louis XIII and Pavane (style of Louis Couperin)
  3. Grave (style of Friedemann Bach)
  4. Variations on a Theme by Arcangelo Corelli (style of Giuseppe Tartini)
  5. Aubade provençale (style of Louis Couperin)
  6. Praeludium and Allegro (style of Gaetano Pugnani)
  7. Andantino (style of Padre Martini)
  8. La Précieuse (style of Louis Couperin)
  9. Sicilienne and Rigaudon (style of François Francœur)
  10. Tempo di Minuetto (style of Gaetano Pugnani)
  11. Allegretto (style of Luigi Boccherini)
  12. Scherzo (style of Karl Ditters von Dittersdorf)
  13. Rondino on a Theme by Ludwig van Beethoven
  14. Recitativ and Scherzo Caprice, Op. 6 for solo violin
  15. Caprice Viennois, Op. 2
• Catalog Number: C5120
• Release Years: 1996 / 2012
• Cover Photo: Anna Subbotina / fotolia.com
• Artwork: sowiesodesign.de
• Made in Austria
• Website: www.capriccio.at

Overview

This album celebrates the charming and virtuosic violin works of Fritz Kreisler, performed with sensitivity and finesse by Béla Bánfalvi and the Budapest Strings. Kreisler’s iconic pieces such as Liebesfreud and Liebesleid showcase his lyrical style infused with the elegance of Viennese musical tradition.

The program extends beyond Kreisler’s originals, featuring works and stylistic tributes that reflect Baroque and Classical influences, including pieces in the style of Louis Couperin, Giuseppe Tartini, and Gaetano Pugnani. Highlights include Kreisler’s famed Praeludium and Allegro and the Caprice Viennois.

With the Budapest Strings under the artistic direction of Karoly Botvai, this recording offers a warm and rich accompaniment, blending perfectly with Bánfalvi’s expressive violin playing.

Product Features

• Format: 1 Audio CD
• Genre: Classical Violin and String Ensemble Music
• Performers: Béla Bánfalvi (violin), Budapest Strings
• Artistic Director: Karoly Botvai
• Recording: High-quality digital recording
• Duration: Approximate total duration not specified
• Packaging: Professional jewel case with artistic design and detailed liner notes

Interesting Facts

• Composer: Fritz Kreisler was one of the most beloved violinists and composers of the early 20th century, known for his charming miniatures and virtuosic showpieces.
• Stylistic Range: This album highlights Kreisler’s ability to evoke various historical styles, from Baroque to Viennese classical.
• Performers: Béla Bánfalvi’s refined technique and warm tone bring Kreisler’s works to life, while the Budapest Strings provide a beautifully balanced orchestral backdrop.
• Capriccio Release: This recording, originally released in 1996 and reissued in 2012, remains a treasured collection for violin enthusiasts.

Track Listing

(Refer to the enclosed booklet for detailed track timings and descriptions)

Publishers

© 1996/2012 Capriccio, Vienna, Austria Cover photo by Anna Subbotina / fotolia.com Design by sowiesodesign.de Made in Austria

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