Louis Spohr ([ˈluːi ˈʃpo:ɐ], 5 April 1784 – 22 October 1859), baptized Ludewig Spohr,[1] 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 oratorios, and various works for small ensemble, chamber music, and art songs.[3] Spohr invented the violin chinrest and the orchestral rehearsal mark. His output spans the transition between Classical and Romantic music,[3] but fell into obscurity following his death, when his music was rarely heard. The late twentieth century saw a modest revival[4] of interest in his oeuvre primarily in Europe, but his reputation has never been restored to that of his lifetime.
- ^ Cf. Brown 1984, p. 3.
- ^ Musical World, xviii, 1843, p. 259
- ^ a b Clive Brown. "Spohr, Louis." Grove Music Online. Oxford Music Online. 18 May 2012
- ^ Cairns, David (2023-08-01). "Spohr: String Quartets Op 29, No 3, Op 58, No 3 Concertino String Quartet". The Times. ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 2023-08-01.