H. Wieniawski (arr. Kreisler) – Two Caprices
0:00 – Caprice in E-flat major, Op. 10, No. 5 (1913 Kreisler arr.)
1:58 – Caprice in A minor, Op. 18, No. 4 (1913 Kreisler arr.)
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In 1913, Austrian-born American violinist and composer Fritz Kreisler published arrangements for violin and piano of two solo violin pieces by Polish violinist and composer Henryk Wieniawski.
The first, Caprice in E-flat major ("Alla salterella"), was originally for solo violin and is from Wieniawski's L'Ecole moderne, Op. 10, No. 5 (1854).
The second, Caprice in A minor, was originally for solo violin or violin duet and is from Wieniawski's 8 Etudes-caprices, Op. 18, No. 4 (1864).
I really enjoy these pieces! The Caprice in E-flat major is very fluttery, and the piano adds a really nice, light touch and color to an already brilliant, cheerful piece. The Caprice in A minor is almost the dynamic opposite in mood (but equally genius!)–the piano contributes to the overall sinister and passionate mood with light chords that subtly color the violin part!
Let me know which of these two is your favorite and why! Enjoy :)
-Andrew
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More about the recordings:
Caprice in E-flat major—
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Caprice in E-Flat Major (Alla saltarella) , Op. 10 No. 10 (Arr. Kreisler) · Vilde Frang
Homage
℗ 2017 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company
Violin: Vilde Frang
Transcriber: Fritz Kreisler
Composer: Henryk Wieniawski
Caprice in A minor—
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Caprice in A Minor, Op. 18 No. 4 (Arr. Kreisler) · Charlie Siem
Charlie Siem
℗ 2010 Siem Recordings under exclusive license to Warner Classics & Jazz, Warner Music UK Ltd.
Piano: Caroline Jaya- Ratnam
Violin: Charlie Siem
Composer: Fritz Kreisler (1875-1962)
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