This barcarole occurs in the second episode (Act IV) of the opera, Les Contes d'Hoffmann (Tales of Hoffmann), and takes place in the Grand Canal in Venice. Scored for 2-Part Treble voices, small group and piano.
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This piece introduces singers both to French opera and the French singing style.
DetailsPublisher: Boosey & HawkesPages: 10Length: 10.50 in.Width: 6.80 in.Series: Opera WorkshopUPC: 073999923490Voicing: 2 part
The title Flying Colours suggests a frenzy of flags and uniforms, as well as the colours of the human skin. Whether or not the characters manage to “pass their challenge with flying colours” by the end of the masque is up for interpretation. Most of...
From the opera Ann and Séamus, this is an adaptation from the third scene. The imagery of the sea, salty air, a hard day's work, and an impending storm are all richly portrayed. The piano part supports the vocal line, and lends harmonic and...
Papageno (altos), having lost Papagena (sopranos) in the evil Sarastro's castle, sits along in the garden and prepares to take his life to end his sorrows. Three spirits appear, urging him to once again play his magic bells and look around. Much to...
The Bartered Bride is Smetana's most beloved work. The effervescence of the music and the camaraderie of the villagers make this a delightful piece to explore dramatically.
DetailsPublisher: Boosey & HawkesPages: 14Length: 10.50 in.Width: 6.80...
This large work for treble chorus is based on a tale of Hans Christian Andersen, and is not only a journey in the dramatic sense, but also a journey through the possibilities of meter, rhythm, tonality, texture, and timbre. Scored for treble...
3 selected scenes from Imant Raminsh's stunning children's opera, The Nightingale. This unique work features the children's chorus as the most central role, giving your choir the chance to truly participate. Full work available on rental from Boosey...
“We're Goin' Around” is a selection from ragtime legend Scott Joplin's second opera, Treemonisha, which was never performed in full during the composer's lifetime. Have fun with the syncopated ragtime style and the old folk...
