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Donald Macleod reassesses Louis Spohr's reputation, arguing that we should give him more credit than he often receives.
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Louis Spohr
Overture op 12 (1806)
Performer: Leipzig Chamber Orchestra Performer: Sebastian Weigle (conductor)
- MDG 307 0849-2.
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Louis Spohr
Clarinet Concerto no 1 in c minor op 26 (1808 / publ 1812)
Performer: Michael Collins / Swedish Chamber Orchestra / Performer: Robin O’Neill (conductor)
- Hyperion CDA 67509.
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Louis Spohr
Sonata for Violin and Harp in c minor
Performer: Hugh Webb (harp) Performer: Sophie Langdon (violin)
- Naxos 8.555364.
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Louis Spohr
Variations in B flat major WoO 15 (from Alruna - 1809)
Performer: Michael Collins Performer: Swedish Chamber Orchestra Performer: Robin O’Neill (conductor)
- Hyperion CDA 67509.
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