Heifetz plays Louis Spohr - Violin Concerto No.8 (I+II)

Happy Birthday to Louis Spohr. His concerto No.8 is maybe his most famous work. The work is titled “in modo di scena cantante“ and is incredible in not only approximating singing but, in some respects, for going beyond what the human voice could do. The singing is apparent at the 1st entry of the soloist, which is marked “Recitative.“ When Heifetz plays it, it truly sounds like the voice of a prima donna soprano. It was one of the first concertos I a special place in my heart! Historical Info