Fritz Kreisler (1875–1962) was one of the most distinguished violinists of the 20th century. Born in Austria, he entered the Vienna Conservatory at age 7, and went on to study composition and violin at the Paris Conservatory. After a brief stint in medicine and an honorable discharge following service in World War I, he spent time living in the United States, eventually settling and becoming a naturalized citizen in 1943.
Fritz Kreisler (1875–1962), Austria-born American violinist and composer. Library of Congress. Public Domain
