SCHUBERT, MENDELSSOHN, SCHUMANN, AND SPOHR.
Schubert as song-writer—Schubert’s chamber music—Mendelssohn—
Mendelssohn’s position in England—Mendelssohn’s character—
Mendelssohn’s chamber music—Schumann—Schumann as absolute
musician—The E♭ Piano Quintett—Piano trios—Spohr’s opinion of
Beethoven’s work—Characteristics of his compositions 82