The great opera and concert overture as an independent composition has lost none of its attraction since the 19th century and is also very popular with wind orchestras. However, many of these overtures reach the limits of the performance of some bands. That is why it is important for the composer Alfred Bösendorfer to write overtures for amateurs that are based on classical models and reflect their spirit.

"L'Ora della verità" (The Hour of Truth) is such a work in the classical style of opera...