A Biographical Dictionary of Fiddlers di A. Mason Clarke
Biographical Dictionary of Fiddlers. 1.09
for those powerful and striking modifications of tone, that are the offspring of intense feeling. It is probably owing to this softening down of the bright and brilliant eftects, that he failed (if such a man could be ever said to fail) in eliciting those stronger bursts of the public approbation, that attend those exhibitions of art that are directed against, and that reach, the affections of a mixed audience. Thus, though in the very first rank of his profession and of talent, Spohr perhaps excited a lower degree of interest than has frequently attended the performance of men, whose excellences were far below his standard. But such is the common fate of every extreme cultivation and polish. It transcends the judgment of the million. The Roman critics remarked the pre-eminent beauty with which Spohr enriched his playing, by a strict imitation of vocal effects. They said he was the finest singer upon the violin that ever appeared." This was, perhaps, the highest praise that could be bestowed upon the gifted violinist.
The appreciation of his merits, both as composer and executant, was in the highest degree flattering. Spohr's autobiography thus relates his first experience at a Philharmonic concert. "After I had been welcomed in a friendly manner by the directors of the Philharmonic Society
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