Daniel François Esprit Auber
La Muette de Portici
Overture
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Daniel François Esprit Auber
La Muette de Portici
Overture
- Instrumentation Concert Band
- Composer Daniel François Esprit Auber
- Editor Egbert van Groningen
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- Edition Score
- Publisher Baton Music
- Order no. BTM1347SC
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Description:
Daniel‑François‑Esprit Auber (1782-1871) was a central figure in early French grand opera, known for his elegant melodic writing and clear, theatrical orchestral style.
'La Muette de Portici' (1828) became Auber's most influential work. Set during the Neapolitan uprising of 1647, the opera was groundbreaking for its use of a mute heroine, expansive choral scenes, and vivid depictions of collective revolt. The overture remains the opera's most frequently performed excerpt. It moves from tense, dramatic gestures to brilliant, driving orchestral energy, capturing both the opera's revolutionary spirit and Auber's signature clarity. It stands today as a vibrant example of early 19th‑century French operatic style.
Dutch arranger Egbert van Groningen transcribed this overture for Symphonic Band.
'La Muette de Portici' (1828) became Auber's most influential work. Set during the Neapolitan uprising of 1647, the opera was groundbreaking for its use of a mute heroine, expansive choral scenes, and vivid depictions of collective revolt. The overture remains the opera's most frequently performed excerpt. It moves from tense, dramatic gestures to brilliant, driving orchestral energy, capturing both the opera's revolutionary spirit and Auber's signature clarity. It stands today as a vibrant example of early 19th‑century French operatic style.
Dutch arranger Egbert van Groningen transcribed this overture for Symphonic Band.