Spohr defended the difficulty of his duets by stating his desire to give them "more inner value, more richness of harmony" than typical compositions of the genre.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at Joshi Performance Hall at Indiana University South Bend, with Jameson Cooper and James Dickenson serving as producers.
Performer Biography
James Dickenson, the other violinist, played with the Degas Quartet, performing at Carnegie Hall and the Aspen Music Festival, and currently plays with the Villiers Quartet.
Critical Reception
A contemporary critic suggested that the ideas and artistry in Spohr's duets were substantial enough to create three concertos, if orchestrated.
Performer Biography
Jameson Cooper, one of the violinists on this album, is a founding member of the Euclid Quartet and has performed many premieres of new works.
Composer Biography
Louis Spohr, the composer, began his musical journey in Seesen, Germany, where he received his first violin lessons and composed his initial pieces.
Composition History
Louis Spohr composed his Violin Duets, Op. 39, in 1816 with the intention of financing his upcoming Italian concert tour.
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