Released in April 2024
TOP 40 Specialist Classical Charts
Auber: Overtures Vol.6
D.F.E. Auber composer
Dario Salvi, conductor
Karlovy Vary Symphony Orchestra
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.
Reviews
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BBC Music Magazine
★★★★ “It receives a rousing reading here from Dario Salvi, whose reliably intelligent performances are complimented by informative booklet notes from Auber authority Robert Ignatius Letellier”
Michael Jameson, May 2024
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MusicWeb International
“The latest artistic partnership delivers accounts of this generally unfamiliar music that are just as accomplished and idiomatic as their predecessors’. The winning performances are further enhanced by the exemplary recording quality that has been a hallmark of this series so far.”
Rob Maynard, May 2024
