The famous Barcarolle from Offenbach's The Tales of Hoffmann opens the fourth act of the opera, which takes place in Venice. For this reason Offenbach chose a barcarolle - a Venetian gondolier song with its characteristic swaying rhythm. Wil van der Beek's arrangement gives this romantic song an alternative, lighter beginning, making it suitable for almost any wind orchestra.
Duration: 4:00
