A Biographical Dictionary of Fiddlers di A. Mason Clarke
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In a word, when not actively engaged with his Cassel orchestra, he was ever conducting his great works at one or other of the musical centres of Germany. His subsequent visits to England were made in the years 1843, 1847, 1852, and 1853. In 1857 Spohr broke his arm, and was thereby compelled to relinquish the violin. On the 12th April, 1859, he made his last appearance as conductor—this was at Meiningen—and in the following October the great violinist-composer passed away. To enumerate seriatim all the compositions of this prolific composer would exceed the space at disposal. They include the whole range of musical structure, —Oratorios, Symphonies, Masses, Operas, Chamber music, and educational works. His principal works for the string family may be briefly summarised as follows :— 33 quartets; 4 double quartets; Sextet; 7 quintets; 15 concertos for violin with orchestra; Grand Polonaise for violin with orchestra; 4 pots-pourris for violin with orchestra; Sonatas for harp and violin ; Rondos for do. ; 14 duets for two violins; 36 studies by Fiorillo with 2nd violin part added. For strings with other instruments :—Nonet for violin, tenor, 'cello, flute, oboe, clarinet, horn, bassoon and double-bass; Octet for violin, two tenors, 'cello, clarinet, two horns, and double-bass; Quintet for pianoforte, two
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Biographical Dictionary Fiddlers Cassel Germany England Spohr April Meiningen October Symphonies Masses Operas Chamber Sextet Grand Polonaise Sonatas Rondos Fiorillo Octet Quintet His They His For
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