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The Seasons: June, Op. 37a No. 6

“Barcarolle”18765 min

This guide follows Tchaikovsky’s The Seasons: June, Op. 37a No. 6 “Barcarolle” (1876) in one part.

Recording: Martha Argerich (piano)

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0:00–4:40

A two- sets the steady, oar-like rhythm, and the achingly melancholy melody enters in G minor. The (B) is faster and brighter, in G major, and builds to an energetic tune marked . A dramatic of arpeggiated diminished chords then leads back to the opening melody. The atmospheric brings the piece to a quiet .

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