Kreisler

American  

[krahys-ler] / ˈkraɪs lər /

noun

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

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Kreisler British  

/ ˈkraislər /

noun

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

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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