Kreisler took two different approaches to his works "in the style" of secondary Baroque composers; one was to create a technical showpiece, and the other, exemplified by this Andantino, was to create a vehicle for his own famous singing line. Such markings as espressivo, dolce, and semplice occur throughout this score, informing the performer that this is music to be caressed. Martini, of course, has nothing to do with this piece, which is simply a manifestation of Kreisler's "classical" side. Two thematically related sections constitute the Andantino, each of which is immediately repeated. To preserve the music's inherent sweetness, the pianist, not just the violinist, must play with particular delicacy, even though some cadences seem to invite a more aggressive delivery. Although the music's technical demands are not great, its interpretive challenge is significant: finding a balance between restraint and sentiment, both of which are essential.

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