Daniel-Francois-Esprit Auber (1782-1871), the most amiable French composer of the 19th century, came to his abilities late in life.
After a stalled commercial career, he studied with Cherubini.
His first works were not a success, but La Bergere Chateleine (1820), written at the age of 38, established him as an operatic composer.
Cambridge Scholars Publishing Daniel francois-esprit auber. l'ambassadrice, paperback/***
