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My assumption would be the E-flat Overture is a different work, though the only solid reason I can site would be the nomenclature. By Eggert's lifetime the dual use of the term "overture" was finished. Seems a bit too "old fashioned" for a symphony to be called an overture in 1807, when the E-flat symphony was written. But like I said, it's just a hunch.

Hello all,

   For my first-ever post to UC site, I just want to say it's an absolute pleasure to follow all the threads and conversations here. I've been an amateur musicologist for decades, but alas have few friends with similar musical tastes that I can share my passion with. You're a great bunch indeed!

   Now for my point on the Eggert CD. Has anyone noticed the "Moors" overture is almost exact, note for note, to Salieri's "Axur, Re d'Ormus" overture? Eggert's has a different ending, but other than that it's a thorough lift from Salieri. I can't find any reference to the duplication anywhere I've looked, and the only reason I caught it was my memory. It's driven me crazy for days trying to figure out how I knew the tune until I finally stumbled across the "Axur" in my collection.

   Anyway, that's all I have for the moment. By the way, I'm eagerly awaiting the David "Herculaneum". Should arrive today.