Kreisler

[ krahys-ler ]

noun

1. Fritz [frits], 1875–1962, Austrian violinist and composer in the U.S.

Kreisler

/ ˈkraislər /

noun

1. KreislerFritz18751962MUSAustrianMUSIC: violinist Fritz (frɪts). 1875–1962, US violinist, born in Austria

Example Sentences

Then “Liebeslied” was Kreisler transcribed by Rachmaninoff, in this virtuoso role following the footsteps of somebody like Liszt.

From New York Times

Among Hellmesberger’s students was Fritz Kreisler, a prodigy who began his conservatory studies at age 7 and emigrated to New York in 1938.

From New York Times

Fritz Kreisler was a well-known violinist in 1914 when World War I started.

From Washington Post

The offer of a discount makes people emotionally irrational, says Jeff Kreisler, the co-author of “Dollars and Sense: How We Misthink Money and How to Spend Smarter.”

From Washington Post

Bach wouldn’t do, Wagner was too heavy, Beethoven too dramatic, so I chose the “Liebesleid,” a salon trifle by the great violinist Fritz Kreisler.

From Washington Post