Kreutzer, Rodolphe

Kreutzer, Rodolphe, 1766-1831, French composer and violinist. He was professor of violin at the Paris Conservatory from its founding in 1795 until 1826 and was one of the authors of the violin method taught there. Although he composed some 40 operas and numerous concertos and sonatas, he is remembered for his 40 études for the violin, which remain unsurpassed. Beethoven's Kreutzer Sonata is dedicated to him.

Kreutzer may refer to:

People named Kreutzer

• Conradin Kreutzer - a German classical composer and conductor
• Leonid Kreutzer - a German classical pianist
• Idar Kreutzer - a Norwegian CEO
• Rodolphe Kreutzer - a French classical violinist and composer
• William Kreutzer, Jr. - an American soldier made infamous for assassinating his commander and opening fire on his fellow soldiers at Fort Bragg

See also

• Kreutzer Sonata - several works of art have been titled the Kreutzer Sonata.
• Kreuzer - an obsolete form of currency in Southern Germany.