Product Description
This easy-level solo soprano saxophone arrangement of the "Barcarolle" (Belle nuit, ô nuit damour) from The Tales of Hoffmann (Les Contes dHoffmann) by Jacques Offenbach includes only the primary melody, thoughtfully adapted for beginner soprano saxophonists. Composed in 1881, this lyrical barcarolle flows in a gentle 6/8 rhythm, evoking the sway of a gondola under the moonlight. All duet and harmonic lines have been removed to provide a smooth, expressive solo experience.
What youll find in this sheet music:
Solo soprano saxophone arrangement (unaccompanied)
Melody only no harmony or duet parts
Comfortable range for beginners
Clean engraving with simple articulation and phrasing
Great for tone, breath control, and lyrical development
Ideal for lessons, solo study, or performance
About the music:
Barcarolle appears in Act III of Offenbachs opera The Tales of Hoffmann, composed in 1881. Originally written as a duet for soprano and mezzo-soprano, it has become one of the most iconic Romantic melodies, known for its calm beauty and gentle expressiveness.
About the instrument Soprano Saxophone (B):
With its bright yet lyrical tone, the soprano sax is well-suited for Romantic melodies. This arrangement offers young players the chance to develop control, phrasing, and expressivity 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.