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 membersusing materials provided by his wife. INDICE: Preface; Vol. 1. 1784-1817; Vol. 2. 1817-1859.
- ISBN: 978-1-108-01172-3
- Editorial: Cambridge University
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 692
- Fecha Publicación: 22/04/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés