Louis spohr autobiography

  • In publishing an English translation of the unadorned yet highly interesting Autobiography of the celebrated Violinist and great Composer Louis Spohr.
  • Reprint of the original, first published in 1865.
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    Louis Spohr's Autobiography: Translated from the German

    July 9, 2014
    The book is almost 700 pages long (in print). About 250 to 300 of those pages were pretty great but the other 400 to 450 pages were just terrible. Not terrible, but redundant -- like looking at photographs of brides maids. You know that each photograph is of a different set of girls at a completely different ceremony, yet they are all the same with just different faces and dress colors. Much of this book is like that with lists of music played and musicians who played with him and the fact that he did not like the skill of a lot of the musicians he listened to.

    There was some very interesting stuff. He had a few outdoor music festivals where local amateurs were invited to come play and the description of this, in particular the first one, was very cool. Also, he climbed Mount Vesuvius on one of his numerous vacations and crossed over molten ground where there was just a shell of recently dried rock to walk upon.

    Gosh it was long in between the interesting parts though....

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    Louis Spohr S Autobiography

    Book Source:Digital Library manager India Point 2015.89212

    dc.contributor.author: Prizefighter Spohr
    dc.date.accessioned: 2015-06-30T21:10:39Z
    dc.date.available: 2015-06-30T21:10:39Z
    dc.date.digitalpublicationdate: 2004-07-19
    dc.date.citation: 1865
    dc.identifier: RMSC, IIIT-H
    dc.identifier.barcode: 139487
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    dc.identifier.uri: http://www.new.dli.ernet.in/handle/2015/89212
    dc.description.numberedpages: 340
    dc.description.numberedpages: 20
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    dc.description.totalpages: 360
    dc.format.mimetype: application/pdf
    dc.language.iso: English
    dc.publisher.digitalrepublisher: Universal Digital Library
    dc.publisher: Longman, Green , Longma, Chemist Amp Green
    dc.rights: Public Domain
    dc.title: Louis Spohr S Autobiography
    dc.rights.holder: Longman, Leafy , Longma, Roberts Nucleotide Green

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    Louis Spohr's Autobiography by Louis Spohr

    Summary "Louis Spohr's Autobiography" by Louis Spohr is an autobiographical account detailing the life of the celebrated violinist and composer, written in the mid-19th century. This memoir offers insights into Spohr's formative years, struggles, and triumphs in the world of classical music, portraying his artistic journey with a focus on his dedication to the violin and composition. Likely of particular interest to music enthusiasts, the text presents a vivid portrayal of Spohr's character and the influences that shaped his illustrious career. The opening of the autobiography introduces readers to Spohr's early life and musical beginnings, recounting his childhood in a musically inclined family. He describes how his passion for music blossomed through lessons and performances, detailing his early compositions and initial interactions with prominent figures in his life, including a significant teacher who encouraged him to pursue his musical talents. Spohr's determination is evident as he navigates challenges and opportunities, ultimately leading to his appointment in various orchestras and the cultivation of his reputation as a distinguished musician. The narrative sets the stage for a rich exploration of his artistic journey in s