Offenbach - Barcarolle Belle nuit, o nuit d'amour (duet vocal)

guide vocal track (mezzo)

Jacques Offenbach’s “Barcarolle” (“Belle nuit, ô nuit d’amour”) from Les Contes d’Hoffmann (The Tales of Hoffmann) floats through the Venetian act as Giulietta and Nicklausse serenade the night, hinting at the courtesan’s impending seduction of Hoffmann. A lilting 6/8 gondolier rhythm, rippling arpeggios, and shimmering strings cradle intertwining soprano–mezzo lines in radiant thirds for seamless legato and sensual atmosphere. This guide vocal presents both soprano and mezzo parts with clear entrances, breath cues, and blend points to support confident duet coordination. This is the guide vocal demonstration track, recorded with a live studio orchestra.