Louis Spohr's Autobiography : Translated from the German Paperback / softback
by Louis Spohr
Part of the Cambridge Library Collection - Music series
Paperback / softback
Description
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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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:692 pages, Worked examples or Exercises
- Publisher:Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date:22/04/2010
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- ISBN:9781108011723
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:692 pages, Worked examples or Exercises
- Publisher:Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date:22/04/2010
- Category:
- ISBN:9781108011723
