on original instruments
This is a CD of some of Louis Spohr's early chamber works for violin and harp and his two extant solo harp pieces. Spohr's music, after working, researching and performing it over the last five years has become part of Duo Arparla’s life. The result is a world première recording on original instruments of the Spohr repertory that is also a celebration of the 150 years from his death. “[the harpist] is treated very much as an equal partner in the duos, with great ingenuity both musically and, so a detailed insert-note describes, technically with regard to virtuoso harp technique. They are attractive pieces, sharing the musical interest between the two players” Gramophone 10.2010