It is not widely known that Kreisler, one of the world's greatest violinists, might have become just as famous as a pianist had he chosen that path. The recordings he made of his own compositions for the Ampico system demonstrate that he was a brilliant piano player. In them, he reveals himself to be a true master, with his superb phrasing and tastefully conceived effects. These recordings are every bit as captivating as his magnificent violin interpretations. Hearing the violinist Kreisler is the privilege of the entire concert world—hearing the pianist Kreisler is the exclusive privilege of the Ampico owner.