"Slavonic Dance No. 1 (In G Minor)", Fritz Kreisler

Victor (RS) 64488 "Slavonic Dance No. 1 (In G Minor)", (Dvořák-Kreisler), Fritz Kreisler; pianoforte by Carl Lamson. Recorded circa 1915. Played on my VV-50.

There is apparently some confusion regarding the Dvořák Slavonic Dances. I have check with two friends whom I believe have a respectable knowledge of the subject. From one I have, in excerpt:

"Dvorak published two series of Slavonic dances, opus 46 (1878) and opus 72 (1886). There are eight dances in each series, total 16 dances. These were composed for piano duet, and the composer also orchestrated them. ..."

From the other:
"It is in fact no. 2 originally in E minor, transposed to G minor. The violin versions may be numbered differently than the piano versions - the same thing occurred with the Brahms Hungarian Dances and Liszt Rhapsodies in their versions for orchestra, as all were not orchestrated." As he added in the comment section.

Thank you both very much for you input and time. It's much appreciated.

I have not changed the title of the clip in keeping with the original record label. It would eventually cause even more confusion were I to change it, I believe. I think most YouTubers are smart enough to read the descriptive here before commenting. Respectfully, J.

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[paulostroff99]

Great of course,but not a Hassid,Rabin,Heifetz,Elman etc.

[fuzzbear6240]

Paulostroff99, Different fiddles for different folks Ha Ha! Seriously, I'm pleased you enjoyed it-thank you for watching and commenting.

Regards, J.

[jessicar55]

Its so strange to odd it on record player, but lovely to be listening to an original or something closer to it...thank u :)

[fuzzbear6240]

Jessicar55, I'm pleased you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching.

Regards, J.

[2ndviolinist]

Interesting to hear this in original form. Used to LPs and CDs. To me, as a violinist, Kreisler was the greatest. I have heard dozens from Joachim to Elman and no one matches his pure beauty and warmth of tone, rhythmic sense, and phrasing. His concerto and sonata recordings are as deeply satisfying as the short works. He recorded the Beethoven, Brahms, Mendelssohn, and Mozart 4 twice each. He is my hero and was my goal before an injury stopped my playing.

[fuzzbear6240]

2ndviolinist, Thank you for watching, I'm pleased you enjoyed it. I am very uneducated musically so I can't explain why, yet I too find Kreisler's recording wonderful.

Regards, J.

[superbum900]

could someone explain to me the relationship between kreisler's and dvorak's slavonic dance no. 1?

[wingklow]

I have the sheet music for violin, arranged by Fritz Kreisler. At the bottom it reads: "Originally published as Slovonic Dances/No.1 G Minor. Kreisler's arrangement, however, is of Op. 46. No 2, transposed from the original in E Minor."

[alf1052]

Pity: would have loved to hear the real Kreisler

[TheSunGodRa]

I'm almost positive this is number two, not sure from which set.

[2Boios]

your soul not your musical vocabulary

[paulostroff99]

jessicar55-2ndviolinist is right. The '30's recordings by Elman of Tchakovsky's violin concerto  are untouchable- PERIOD!

[paulostroff99]

jessicar-Try Rabin and Hassid next in your quest for perfection.

[2ndviolinist]

He's certainly not the only great violinist. Try to find him playing Mozart's 4th Concerto. He slides but less than in romantic works and I think Mozart would have approved, he did marry a singer and singers connect notes. Elman plays the best Tchaikovsky with Barbirolli in the '30s. Fritz would be wrong for it and Paganini. Prihoda is best for his works. Heifetz, much better than players of today, started the excitement at the price of beauty school. Sorry, that's what I hear.