Published in Spohr's 200th anniversary year, this book is the first to deal at length with both the life and the works of a composer who exerted a strong influence on the development of nineteenth-century music. Spohr was hailed in his own day as a worthy successor to Mozart and Beethoven, yet in the present century his former renown has gone largely unrecognised. Clive Brown gives an account of Spohr's life and character, and examines the areas in which his impact was most profound. He discusses Spohr's compositions critically and provides a stylistic and aesthetic assessment of his work. The chronological account of Spohr's life unfolds in parallel with the description of his musical output; a final chapter considers the decline of his reputation after his death. This volume will be of interest not only to scholars and students but also to general musical readers. And, since so little of Spohr's very substantial output is available in modern editions and is seldom performed, the book will also prove useful to practical musicians in search of worthwhile music for performance.
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Published in Spohr's 200th anniversary year, this book is the first to deal at length with both the life and the works of a composer who exerted a strong influence on the development of nineteenth-century music.
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This review is from: Louis Spohr: A Critical Biography (Hardcover)
I found this book to entertaining and informative. I am a professor of music and have an interest in 19th century Germany. This biography of one of the most famous musicians of the 19th century gives great insight into the life of a performer and composer who influenced many more famous people. Mr. Brown takes a promoters view for most of the book. He writes in an entertaining manner and keeps things moving. His research and music explanations are very clear. This is an important book for anyone who wants to go beyond the more famous composers and have a look at life on a more mundane level.
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