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Liebesleid ("Love's Sorrow") is one of Fritz Kreisler's most famous compositions, part of his trio of "Old Viennese Dances" that imitate the style of 19th-century Viennese waltzes. Though Kreisler initially claimed these pieces were arrangements of forgotten classics, they were later revealed to be original works showcasing his nostalgic romanticism.

Rachmaninoff's piano transcription of Kreisler's "Liebesleid" transforms the intimate violin-piano dialogue into a virtuosic solo piece, showcasing his signature lush harmonies and intricate textures while preserving the nostalgic charm of the original Viennese dance.

A charming pseudo-Baroque work evoking 18th-century Vienna, originally for violin and piano, later orchestrated. Part of Kreisler's series of stylistic pastiches.

A nostalgic violin piece from Kreisler's "Three Old Viennese Dances" cycle, blending Romantic sensibility with Viennese charm. Often paired with its companion piece "Liebesfreud" (Love's Joy).

"Liebesleid" (Love's Sorrow) is a short violin piece by Fritz Kreisler, part of his "Alt-Wiener Tanzweisen" series. It mimics the style of 19th-century Viennese waltzes, though it was composed in the early 20th century. Often paired with "Liebesfreud" (Love's Joy), it remains a staple of the violin repertoire.