Name: Barcarole "Act III of Offenbach’s opera The Tales of Hoffmann" Solo Alto Sax in G Major With Chords (arr. MissoRB) by Jacques Offenbach Alto Sax Solo Digital Sheet Music
Brand: MissoRB
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Barcarole "Act III of Offenbach’s opera The Tales of Hoffmann" Solo Alto Sax in G Major With Chords (arr. MissoRB)
by Jacques Offenbach Alto Sax Solo - Digital Sheet Music

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Product Details

Title Barcarole "Act III of Offenbach’s opera The Tales of Hoffmann" Solo Alto Sax in G Major With Chords (arr. MissoRB)

Artist Jacques Offenbach

Score Type

PDF, Included with PASS

Composer Jacques Offenbach

Arranger MissoRB

Format Digital Sheet Music

Pages 2

Arrangement Alto Sax Solo

Publisher MissoRB

Level 1

Product ID 1787415

Genre Traditional Classical 19th Century Historic

Instruments Alto Sax

Product Description

This easy-level solo alto saxophone arrangement of the "Barcarolle" (Belle nuit, ô nuit damour) from The Tales of Hoffmann (Les Contes dHoffmann) by Jacques Offenbach presents only the primary melodic line, carefully adapted for beginner saxophonists. Composed in 1881, this Romantic-era barcarolle evokes the peaceful motion of a gondola ride, with its flowing 6/8 rhythm and expressive phrasing. All duet lines and harmonic textures have been removed to allow for a clear, focused solo experience.

What youll find in this sheet music:
Solo alto saxophone arrangement (unaccompanied)
Melody only no duet or harmony lines
Written in a comfortable range
Beginner-friendly rhythms and notation
Emphasis on tone, phrasing, and smooth articulation
Ideal for lessons, solo practice, or lyrical study

About the music:
Barcarolle, composed by Jacques Offenbach in 1881, is from Act III of The Tales of Hoffmann. Originally a vocal duet, it has become one of Offenbachs most enduring and beloved works, recognized for its dreamlike character and lyrical beauty.

About the instrument Alto Saxophone (E):
The alto saxs warm and expressive tone makes it ideal for Romantic melodies. This arrangement allows new players to focus on tone shaping and phrasing without technical overload.

This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard's global self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters. ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.