Louis Spohr's Autobiography: Translated From The German (cambridge Library Collection - Music)

Louis Spohr (1784{u2013}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 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 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. Cover......Page 1 Frontmatter......Page 2 PREFACE......Page 10 Contents......Page 12 Alphabetical list......Page 18 Vol. I......Page 20 Vol. II......Page 348 Cover 1 Frontmatter 2 PREFACE 10 Contents 12 Alphabetical list 18 Vol. I 20 Vol. II 348 9781108011723 Cambridge Library Collection - Music