Albert Spalding (August 15, 1888 – May 26, 1953) was an American violinist and composer. Spalding wrote several musical compositions including a suite for orchestra, two violin concerti and a String Quartet in E Minor.[1] He also wrote an autobiography, Rise to Follow, published in 1943. His novel about Giuseppe Tartini, A Fiddle, a Sword, and a Lady, appeared in 1953.