Auber, Daniël-François: Overtures
CDS 1039-2 Daniel-François Auber (1782-1871): Jenny Bell Overture; L'Enfant prodigue Overture; La Sirène Overture; Bolero & Air from "Vendôme en Espagne"; Overture and Ballet Nr. 5 from "Le Dieu et la Bayadere"; Le Prèmiere Jour de bonheur Overture; La Muette de Portici (Ballet music Nos. 1-5). Gothenburg Opera Orchestra conducted by B. Tommy Andersson.
Gracious and sparkling! These words cover the wonderful, witty music. Auber was one of the great opera composers -but as for many contemporaries the possibilities for performances are limited. Thanks to the Gothenburg Opera Orchestra this production comes as one of Sterling's best releases. Ever.