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Fritz Kreisler (1875-1962)
Syncopation
Composed in the late 1920s

Performed by Joshua Bell (b. 1967), violin, and Paul Coker (b. 1959), piano

Recorded in 1995 at St. George's, Bristol, UK

Kreisler’s Syncopation dates from the late 1920s and reflects his lighthearted engagement with contemporary dance rhythms and popular music of the period. Written for violin and piano, the piece playfully incorporates offbeat accents and jazzy inflections while remaining firmly within Kreisler’s lyrical, elegant idiom. Rather than imitating jazz directly, it offers a stylized, European response to modern rhythmic trends, making it a charming example of how Kreisler absorbed new influences without abandoning the warmth and polish that defined his concert style.