Adolphe Adam is known for ‘O Holy Night’, but his legacy is much more. His ballet Giselle is the quintessence of Romanticism, while his opera Le Postillon de Lonjumeau is still played worldwide. This study considers the composer’s life, examining his 42 operas and 14 ballets.
While famous for ‘O Holy Night’, composer Adolphe-Charles Adam’s greatest achievement was ballet. His Giselle is the quintessence of Romanticism. This book examines his 14 works for the dance, charting the efflorescence of the Romantic ballet in Paris from 1830-1860.
This book discusses fundamental morals, helping the disciple of Jesus Christ direct human acts to God, their true happiness. It explores how Christ’s teaching, Natural Law, and human reason form a bridge between faith and life, guiding our conscience and moral decisions.
This study presents the Pentateuch in both its wider Biblical context and a close reading of the five books. Synthesizing historical and literary approaches, it investigates aspects of these texts that remain challenging and helpful for anyone searching for the path of faith.
Based on a popular Russian fairy-tale, The Little Humpbacked Horse tells of the spectacular deeds of Ivanushka with the help of a magical horse. Created by Arthur Saint-Léon with music by Cesare Pugni, it was the first ballet based on Russian folklore.
Through a close reading of chapters 1–11, 32–33 and 37–50, Letellier investigates the unique position of the Book of Genesis in its provision of the foundational stories of Creation and the emergence of mankind, paying particular attention to the language and style of the text.
Auber’s music is lively and tender in this tale of social intrigue and artistic integrity. Opera singer Henriette is wooed by an ambassador, but after a rival betrays her, she tears up their marriage contract, choosing the stage over aristocratic pretense.
Once a giant of 19th-century French opera, Daniel Auber partnered with librettist Eugène Scribe for his first enduring success, Le Maçon. In this thrilling rescue opera, a Parisian mason is abducted and must become a hero to save the innocent.
Auber, one of the 19th century’s most successful French composers, collaborated with librettist Scribe on *Le Serment*. In this tale of love and honor, an oath protects a secret brigand, set to refined music with a brilliant soprano showpiece.
From 19th-century French composer Daniel Auber comes the forgotten opera *Le Lac des fées*. Based on the same tales that inspired Tchaikovsky’s *Swan Lake*, it tells of a student’s love for a fairy and may have influenced Richard Wagner.
From one of musical history’s most successful partnerships, composer Auber and librettist Scribe, came their final work: La Fiancée du Roi de Garbe. Based on Boccaccio, this opéra-comique follows a princess on a picaresque journey with pirates.
Daniel-François-Esprit Auber, a celebrated name in 19th-century French opera, collaborated with librettist Eugène Scribe on La Circassienne. This satirical opéra-comique tells of a Russian officer disguised as a woman who is wooed by his general.
Daniel-François-Esprit Auber, a giant of 19th-century French opera, collaborated with librettist Eugène Scribe on La Barcarolle. A tale of court intrigue and artistic rivalry, this opéra-comique retains all its freshness, delicacy and charm.
The product of one of musical history’s most successful partnerships, Auber and Scribe’s opéra-comique Fra Diavolo is a masterpiece of thrilling plot and brilliant music. Based on a real Italian bandit, it is Auber’s most enduring opera.
In this opéra-comique by Auber and Scribe, a myth becomes a fable of art and love. To woo the secluded Adèle, Count Léoni disguises himself as a blind singer. He is asked to pose as Actaeon for a painting, but when his deception is revealed, disaster looms.
In Auber’s comic opera Le Philtre, the young farmhand Guillaume loves the beautiful but aloof Thérèsine. Desperate, he buys a love potion from a charlatan, enlisting in the army to pay for it, unaware that fortune is about to smile on him.
Auber, one of the 19th century’s most successful French opera composers, partnered with librettist Eugène Scribe for Zerline. Written for the great contralto Marietta Alboni, this tale of maternal love showcases Auber’s elegant and virtuoso art.
Once a star of 19th-century French opera, Auber collaborated with librettist Scribe on *Jenny Bell*. Set in London, a diva loves a nobleman whose father objects. Featuring English motifs, this rich score is a charming work to be rediscovered.
In Marco Spada, an opéra-comique from the famed partnership of Auber and Scribe, a bandit chief’s daughter is torn between loyalty to her father and love for her beloved. The music features a celebrated overture, gracious melodies, and noble pathos.
Once regarded as a great figure of music, with an impact as great as Rossini’s, Daniel-François-Esprit Auber is now neglected. The time has come to reassess his life and work, especially his collaboration with master librettist Eugène Scribe, and hear his elegant music again.
