Meaning of barcarolle | Babel Free

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Alternative spelling of barcarole.

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“A Barcarolle, with variations for the Pianoforte and flute, ad lib. by [Jean Théodore] Latour, opens with an introduction of great feeling and elegance. The Barcarolle is composed by [Jacques Féréol] Mazas, the great violinist, and has been played by him at the Philharmonic Concerts, and is original and graceful.”

“Venice! dear beautiful Venice! scene of harmony and love⟳! where all was gayety and mirth, revelry and pleasure, with what warm feelings do I recall⟳ thee to my memory; day and night were the gondoliers singing barcarolles, or the verses of [Torquato] Tasso and [Ludovico] Ariosto to Venetian airs; […]”

“Later in the evening Mr. [Anton] Rubinstein played his smaller pieces, such as the march⟳ from "The Ruins of Athens," his own⟳ "Barcarolle," and "Valse Caprice," and the enthusiasm and appreciation of his intelligent audience grew greater and greater.”

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