Composer: Daniel François Esprit Auber
Orchestra: Karlovy Vary Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Dario Salvi
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Naxos
Catalogue: 8574532
Release: 2024
Size: 1.43 GB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: yes
L’ambassadrice, AWV 28
01. Overture
La part du diable, AWV 36
02. Overture
Haydée, ou Le secret, AWV 40
03. Overture
Don Juan
04. I. Introduction
05. II. Minuetto allegretto – Trio
06. III. Divertissement No. 1
07. IV. Divertissement No. 2
08. V. Divertissement No. 3
09. VI. Divertissement No. 4
10. VII. Divertissement No. 5
11. VIII. Divertissement No. 6
12. IX. Divertissement No. 7
13. X. Divertissement No. 8
La fiancée du roi de Garbe, AWV 49
14. Finale
Le premier jour de bonheur, AWV 50
15. Overture
Le dieu et la bayadère, ou La courtisane amoureuse, AWV 19
16. Overture
17. Act I: Pas de châle
18. Act I: Après le pas de châle
19. Act II: Danse de Fatmé et Danse de Zoloé
20. Act II: Danse de Zoloé
Auber’s overtures were once as popular as those by Rossini and Suppé, with no less a figure than Tchaikovsky commenting on the ‘elegant clarity of his harmonisation, his delightful and striking melodies … and beautiful instrumentation.’ Full evidence is provided here in music that ranges across Auber’s creative periods where finesse of orchestral detail and piquant harmonies are met by verve and wit. Some of his least well-known music is encountered, as are scores that explore vivid dance themes, all presented with Auber’s gossamer orchestration and lightness of touch.