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Fritz Kreisler: Love's Sorrow, Love's Joy
By: Amy Biancolli. Violinist and composer Fritz Kreisler has been described as the last, best ambassador of 19th-century Vienna to a 20th-century world. A prodigy with no formal instruction on the violin after the age of 12, he brought to the musical stage a warmth that made him a uniquely beloved celebrity. 465 pp, 19 b/w photos, 1 line drawing, 4 music examples, 6 x 9, hardcover.(click on images for larger version, when available)
