Louis Spohr's Selbstbiographie (1861)

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The autobiography offers a detailed account of Louis Spohr's life, from his childhood to his career as a musician and composer. It highlights his early musical experiences, training under his father and Franz Anton Eckert, and his travels across Europe, where he met notable contemporaries like Beethoven and Schubert. Spohr also shares insights into his compositional process and views on the contemporary music scene. This work serves as a significant resource for understanding 19th-century music history and the contributions of a pivotal German composer and violinist.