AUBER, D.-F.: Overtures, Vol. 4 – Le duc d’Olonne • Fra Diavolo • Le Philtre • Actéon • Divertissement de Versailles
Moravian Philharmonic • Salvi
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Daniel-François-Esprit Auber (1782–1871) was one of the most famous composers of the 19th century. Working with his lifelong collaborator, the renowned dramatist and librettist Eugéne Scribe, he gave definitive form to the uniquely French genres of grand historical opera (La Muette de Portici) and opéra-comique (Fra Diavolo). His overtures were famous all over the world, as much for their engaging titles (The Bronze HorseThe Black DominoThe Crown Diamonds) as for their dancing elegance and fluent melodies. Raymond Bisha introduces a new programme of overtures and entr’actes from Auber’s stage works conducted by Dario Salvi, a specialist in the restoration and performance of rare works, in particular those of Meyerbeer and Auber.