Louis Spohra's Autobiography - Translated from the German (Book)

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.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	April 2010
First published:	December 2009
Authors:	Louis Spohr
Dimensions:	216 x 140 x 36mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Book
Pages:	692
ISBN-13:	978-1-108-01172-3
Languages:	English
Subtitles:	German
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Composers & musicians Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > Film, television, music, theatre Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Western music, periods & styles > Classical music (c 1750 to c 1830) Books > Biography > Film, television, music, theatre Books > Music > Composers & musicians Books > Music > Western music, periods & styles > Classical music (c 1750 to c 1830)
LSN:	1-108-01172-1
Barcode:	9781108011723

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