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Fritz Kreisler Popular Song Ranking [2026]

Kreisler was an Austrian composer and violinist.

His signature piece, “Liebesleid” (Love’s Sorrow), became a hot topic when it was performed in the anime Your Lie in April.

Many violinists may have played it themselves.

In this article, we’ll introduce Kreisler’s works in a ranked list.

Fritz Kreisler Popular Song Ranking [2026]

Recitative and Scherzo-Caprice, Op. 6Fritz Kreisler8rank/position

Henryk Szeryng plays Fritz Kreisler – Recitativo und Scherzo-Caprice
Recitative and Scherzo-Caprice, Op. 6Fritz Kreisler

A celebrated piece for solo violin completed in 1911 by Vienna-born violinist Fritz Kreisler.

It begins with a tense motif and unfolds in an improvisatory manner in the first half, followed by a second half in which a jocular style emerges.

Its hallmarks include colorful harmonies, chromatic development, and trills—virtuosic writing that exploits the violin’s entire range.

Dedicated by Kreisler to his friend Eugène Ysaÿe, the work is a masterpiece that brings out the instrument’s full allure.

Though it demands advanced technique, it offers great joy in performance.

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Prelude and AllegroFritz Kreisler9rank/position

Kreisler: Prelude and Allegro — Fritz Kreisler
Prelude and AllegroFritz Kreisler

For beginner violinists, Kreisler’s “Prelude and Allegro” is a truly intriguing choice.

With its beautiful melodies and engaging technical passages, the piece has a structure that is easy for first-time players to grasp and helps develop accurate intonation and rhythm.

It is also recommended for cultivating a wide range of expression, and there’s no doubt your skills will improve as you experience the joy of performing it.

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Beautiful Rosmarin (from “Old Viennese Dances”)Fritz Kreisler10rank/position

Kreisler: Schön Rosmarin Piano [Classical Masterpiece] Pianist Yuki Kondo / Kreisler: Schön Rosmarin Piano Solo, Yuki Kondo
Beautiful Rosmarin (from “Old Viennese Dances”)Fritz Kreisler

Fritz Kreisler, who displayed musical talent from an early age and was hailed as a violin prodigy.

Among his works, the three pieces included in the Old Viennese Dances are especially beloved in their piano originals and piano arrangements.

Chief among them, “Liebesfreud” (Beautiful Rosemary) is notable for its elegant, light-footed melody.

Carried by its sweet, lyrical lines, the piece seems to sing of love for a beautiful sweetheart.

Though simple, it showcases Kreisler’s distinctive richness of expression, and it is a highly popular work not only for violin but also for piano, frequently featured in concerts.

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