Le Désir Op. 65 Nocturne for clarinet and piano (or harp) by Charles Oberthür edited by Oliver Davies. Lazarus Edition, International Opus, 2006, SS, 5 + 2 pages. Charles (Carl) Oberthür (1819-1895) was one of the best-known of nineteenth-century harpists and a prolific composer for his instrument. Born in Munich, he held appointments at Zurich and Wiesbaden before settling in London in 1844. Oberthür's works include operas, orchestral and choral works and more that three hundred opus numbers for harp, occasionally with other instruments. Le Désir is one of a set of six nocturnes written to celebrate the second marriage of Adolf, Duke of Nassau, in April 1851. Andante tempo in 6/8 and includes a brief cadenza. Upper intermediate level with a duration of 4:45. (C1134)