Louis Spohr's Autobiography by Louis Spohr

Louis Spohr's Autobiography by Louis Spohr

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Zusammenfassung

The popular early Romantic composer, conductor and virtuoso violinist Louis Spohr (1784–1859) began writing his memoirs in 1847, and this English translation appeared in 1865. It is a lively (though occasionally inaccurate) account of Spohr's experiences as a professional musician travelling widely in Europe, including several visits to England.

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Louis Spohr's Autobiography by Louis Spohr

Louis Spohr (1784 1859) was one of the most popular musicians of the early Romantic period, but of his considerable output (including 10 symphonies, 15 violin concertos, nine operas and a large amount of chamber music), only the Octet op.32 and the Nonet op.31 are heard regularly today. Spohr established his name as a virtuoso violinist and completed his Violin method in 1831. As a conductor, he contributed to the increasing use of the baton to direct performances. He travelled widely in Europe, visiting London for the first time in 1820, when he directed a Philharmonic Society concert, and returning four times between 1843 and 1853. This autobiography, begun in 1847, gives a lively (but not necessarily always accurate) account of life as a professional musician. Spohr's own account ends at June 1838, and the book was completed by family members using materials provided by his wife.
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ISBN 13 9781108011723
ISBN 10 1108011721
Titel Louis Spohr's Autobiography
Autor Louis Spohr
Serie Cambridge Library Collection - Music
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Bindungsart Paperback
Verlag Cambridge University Press
Erscheinungsjahr 2010-04-22
Seitenanzahl 692
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