Dancing elegance, melodic flow. Overtures by Daniel-Francois-Esprit Auber.
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Daniel-Fran\\xe7ois-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 Eug\\xe9ne Scribe, he gave definitive form to the uniquely French genres of grand historical opera (La Muette de Portici) and op\\xe9ra-comique (Fra Diavolo). His overtures were famous all over the world, as much for their engaging titles\\xa0(The Bronze Horse, The Black Domino, The Crown Diamonds) as for their dancing elegance and fluent melodies. Raymond Bisha introduces a new programme of overtures and entr\\u2019actes from Auber\\u2019s stage works conducted by Dario Salvi, a specialist in the restoration and performance of rare works, in particular those of Meyerbeer and Auber.
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