Frederick only began to enjoy receptions and social evenings when well-deserved fame came to him. Having gone through all the horrors of the estate and achieved success in his musical career, he became a universal favorite of the public. As soon as a musician appeared at such an event, he was immediately carried away by a whirlpool of cavaliers and ladies, demanding an autograph, begging to talk about the games or, if there was a piano in the hall, to play something

This time the instrument was found, and Frederick was almost forcibly seated at it. With a short laugh and a shrug of his shoulders, Kreiburg began to play one of his latest works, which had rapidly gained popularity. The music slowly blossomed and gained strength, like a flower in the spring sun.

The audience burst into applause at the end, and some asked to play more, but Frederick shook his head and, apologizing, stepped away from the instrument. Graciously picking up a glass of champagne, he stepped a little away from the crowd, which was quickly beginning to lose interest in him