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Louis Spohr ([ˈluːi ˈʃpo:ɐ], 5 April 1784 – 22 October 1859), baptized Ludewig Spohr, later often in the modern German form of the name Ludwig was a German composer, violinist and conductor. Highly regarded during his lifetime, [2] Spohr composed ten symphonies , ten operas , eighteen violin concerti, four clarinet concerti, four ...
Louis Spohr (born April 5, 1784, Brunswick, Brunswick [Germany]—died Oct. 22, 1859, Kassel, Hesse [Germany]) German violinist, composer, and conductor whose compositions illustrate an early aspect of the Romantic period in German music. Spohr taught himself composition by studying the scores of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
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This is an incomplete list of compositions by Louis Spohr (1784–1859). The list is divided into works given an opus number by the composer and those that were not ( WoO ). With opus number. Violin Concerto No. 1 in A major, Op. 1 (1802-1803) Violin Concerto No. 2 in D minor, Op. 2 (1804) 3 Concertant Duos for 2 Violins, Op. 3.
Louis Spohr baptized Ludewig, born April 5, 1784 in Braunschweig (Brunswick), died Oct. 22, 1859 in Kassel, violin virtuoso, composer, chamber musician, conductor, pedagogue, and musical writer. 1. First Period: Youth, First Positions, and First Concert Tours (to 1812)
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A comprehensive biography of Louis Spohr, a German composer, violinist and conductor who was once as famous as Beethoven. Learn about his life, works, musical influences, personal relationships and legacy.
Mar 8, 2016 · Tue 8 Mar 2016 07.18 EST. T he 19th century deemed Louis Spohr a great composer, and considered his oratorio The Last Judgement a masterpiece. First performed in 1826, the work reportedly...
The German Composer Louis Spohr (1784-1859): His Life and Work, an Overview of His Clarinet Music, and an Analytical Approach to the Sechs Deutsche Lieder for Clarinet, Voice, and Piano. Table of Contents. An Outline of Louis Spohr’s Life and Work.......................................................6. 1.1.