Historische Symphonie: Im Styl und gesmack vier verschiedener Zeitabschnitte - Spohr, Louis 1784-1859 (Vienna Mechetti, 1842)
Louis Spohr (1784-1859) was a German composer, violinist and conductor. Highly regarded during his lifetime, 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. Spohr invented the violin chinrest and the orchestral rehearsal mark. His output spans the transition between Classical and Romantic music, but fell into obscurity following his death, when his music was rarely heard. The late 20th century saw a revival of interest in his oeuvre, especially in Europe.
Spohr's sixth, historicist symphony,was composed in 1839
the first movement is in the style of Bach and Handel, the second in that of Haydn and Mozart, the third in that of Beethoven, and the fourth in Spohr's own style
instrumental parts boxed together; 11+8+2+8+11+7+5+5+4+5+4+7+5+4+4+3+3+1+1+2+2+2+2+2+2+3 pages
cited in Koopman 2008, 3
Keywords: 19th Century (1801-1900); Orchestral music; Symphony; London (United Kingdom)