Not many people today have heard of classical composer Louis Spohr: yet in his day, he was very highly regarded, and compared to Beethoven. Wikipedia reports:
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 twentieth century saw a modest revival of interest in his oeuvre primarily in Europe, but his reputation has never been restored to that of his lifetime.
One of his better-known works, and very popular during his lifetime, is his Violin Concerto No. 8 in A minor, Op. 47. This performance features soloist Pierre Amoyal with the Lausanne Chamber Orchestra conducted by Armin Jordan.
You'll find more of his music on YouTube. If you're tired of the "same old, same old" classical music compositions, Spohr is worth your attention.
Peter
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