George Onslow, a gentleman farmer-cum-composer, made his name primarily through his prolific output of some seventy quartets and quintets, genres typically associated with German composers.
Performer Biography
Howard Shelley, the pianist and conductor on this album, has recorded complete cycles of Rachmaninov's solo piano works and concertos, and the complete symphonies by Louis Spohr.
Composer Biography
George Onslow's father, Edward Onslow, an MP, fled England in 1781 to avoid prosecution for alleged homosexual acts.
Composer Biography
George Onslow, a composer born in Clermont-Ferrand, was dubbed "the French Beethoven" during his lifetime.
Composer Biography
Before becoming a famous composer, Louis Spohr was known as one of the greatest violinists of his generation, considered a German rival to Paganini.
Critical Reception
In 1848, The Morning Chronicle declared Louis Spohr to be "the first composer of the day, without a possible rival," a view widely held in Britain and Germany.
Composition History
Louis Spohr's sole piano sonata, featured on this album, was dedicated to Mendelssohn, who responded with a letter of warm appreciation.
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