(Rare!) Fritz Kreisler's 80th Birthday Interview (Part 1) (1955-02-02)

[wingklow]

All the musicians who spoke in this video were people with culture and decency. That's why they were great musicians.

[dalecampbl9]

@wingklow or they were just great musicians who happened to be cultured and decent.

[mu2sical]

This is a wonderful gift on Easter week-end, 2011; hearing the voice of my late mentor, Nathan Milstein, who used to tell me at private lessons in London how much he loved Mr. Kreisler as a marvellous person, and for whom Mr. Milstein had limitless admiration, in his own voice so many years ago! Elisabeth Matesky

[jsteeber]

WQXR sounds a little different now.

[Santaferi1]

Super... Génius husľového umenia... ďakujeme...

[operalament]

wonderful. a rare treasure.

[SMSHCT55]

MARRVELOUS

[charlescai120]

It is so funny and interesting to hear about these so great violin masters vioce

[MinjungChoViolin]

Thanks for posting!!!

[2ndviolinist]

Kreisler - the best. Thank you. Too bad his legend and style is lost on contemporary violinists.

[wtfpwndzor]

what an incredible man

not only did he consider his own position as a violinist but considered everyones status and the entire universe of violin

[mudidopolos]

Fantastic presentation! I have never seen these photos before and the interview is also really fascinating, and to hear the voices of his famous colleagues.. Thanks a lot !!

[YTM021807]

With cellist Pablo Casals 4:01

Wonderful candid photos!!

These clips are lovingly prepared!

Thank you !

[ouviolin]

My God, I love that man! He's my greatest musical inspiration!

[walshamite]

Very revealing and rewarding to hear the great man and his peers and what amazing audio quality this is! Many thanks for this posting.

[kcherrytree]

Thank you so much for this birthday trribute/interview. It is strange .... I have adored Kreisler all my life and, thanks to you, for the first time I have heard his voice! Thanks again!

[DIPFM2009]

thanks - never heard him speak before !!

[milstein91]

Wow! What a great recording.

Thank you!

[2ndviolinist]

Great to hear my favorite violinist speak. It is no shock that the violinists who pay tribute speak of his character and warmth, elements so obvious in his playing.