Andante cantabile

Italian work

Definition

Tchaikovsky's marking for June (Barcarolle) in The Seasons: a flowing, singing Andante.

Interpretive Guidance

Sustain the melodic arc across the rocking barcarolle accompaniment. Pedal smoothly to bind the bass to the melody; keep the motion gently forward-moving.

Context

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Language Italian

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