Barcarolle (handbell duet)

BARCAROLLE – Jacques Offenbach/arr. Beth Davidson – handbell duet with keyboard accompaniment

A “barcarolle” is a song sung by Venetian gondoliers. You can hear the sway of the gondola in the gentle rhythm and light classical flavor of this piece. The work makes a brilliant handbell duet with keyboard accompaniment. The parts are even in difficulty and well-thought-out, and the partnership between bells and keyboard is lovely.