ABSTRACT
Austrian/American violinist, born in Vienna. As a child he studied in Vienna, then went to Paris and graduated with highest honors from the conservatory at age 12. He made his U.S. debut in 1888, and toured with great success. Kreisler then gave up performance
to study medicine and art, and to serve as an officer in the Austrian army; he did not return to the stage until 1899 in Berlin. He toured again in America and Europe, gaining much acclaim. During World War I he returned to the Austrian army, continuing his musical career after the Armistice. In 1943 he became a U.S. citizen. He died in New York.
