Daniel-François-Esprit Auber, the composer, died at 89 during the Siege of Paris, a period when he and the city suffered greatly.
Composer Biography
Before becoming a full-time composer, Auber spent time in England as a banker, where he learned English and composed romances and quartets.
Cultural Impact
Several of Auber's highly melodic, beautifully orchestrated, and dramatic overtures, including those for Le Cheval de bronze and Les Diamants de la couronne, are still occasionally performed today, as is his opera Fra Diavolo.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Auber's lifelong self-discipline and penchant for musical understatement likely stemmed from his time in England.
Performer Biography
Dario Salvi, the conductor, is a Scottish-Italian researcher specializing in the restoration and performance of rare works, with a focus on Viennese music and works by Meyerbeer and Auber.
Recording & Production
The sheet music used for this recording was edited by Dario Salvi, the conductor, and is available through Naxos Sheet Music Publishing.
Composer Biography
Auber studied composition with Luigi Cherubini, a famous opera composer and inspector of the Imperial Conservatoire, and later succeeded him as director of the Conservatoire in Paris.
