Auber Overtures Vol. 7 - More Than Just Openers

These ballets and incidental music show Auber's genius. His orchestrations set the stage and tell the story -- in music, not words. Another fine addition to this edition.

Ralph Graves 10/31/23 Ralph Graves 10/31/23

Dario Salvi Brings Marschner Center Stage

Salvi conducts the Hradec Králové Philharmonic Orchestra. The ensemble has an attractive sound. Details are easy to hear, yet the sound has a smooth, homogenous texture.

Ralph Graves 7/27/23 Ralph Graves 7/27/23

Heinrich August Marschner: Ripe for Reevaluation

I found this collection to be both entertaining and enlightening. Entertaining, because if you love Offenbach, you'll find a lot to like here. And enlightening, because I found there was much more to this composer than the term "transitional" suggests.

Ralph Graves 6/8/23 Ralph Graves 6/8/23

Around the World with Franz von Suppe

If you like Suppé's overtures, get this release. This score shows a more sophisticated side of this composer.

Ralph Graves 3/31/22 Ralph Graves 3/31/22

Auber Overtures Volume 5 goes beyond overtures

For conductor Dario Salvi, this series is a labor of love. Not only has made a study of Auber's music but he's also edited it for publication. That knowledge shows in his performances.

Ralph Graves 7/6/21 Ralph Graves 7/6/21

Auber Overtures Volume Four - The Hits Keep Coming

Kudos to Dario Salvi for some innovative programming.

Ralph Graves 12/23/20 Ralph Graves 12/23/20

Auber Overtures 3 -- keeps getting better

A strong addition to this series.

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