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This Spohr concerto has a lyrical, singing character — intimate and gently expressive but punctuated by virtuosic flourishes that demand shaping of phrases more than aggressive display. You will need to focus on Tempo rubato (3.1/5), practicing small flexible timing adjustments to sculpt phrases while keeping a steady underlying pulse, and on Style romantique (3.1/5), which here means long-lined phrasing, tasteful portamento and controlled vibrato to color the melodies. The piece belongs to the Romantic period and, as an early op. 1 concerto, it reveals Spohr’s move from classical models toward a more Romantic concert style. I do not provide a recommended recording because I do not want to risk naming a reference for this specific work unless I am certain of it.