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The title means (Rocking Horse) or (hobby Horse) in French. It may well have some connection with juvenile furniture- Ride "em Cowboy! answer 2 "Berceuse" is the tenor solo from the Opera 'Jocelyn' by Benjamin Godard. 'Berceuse' literally means 'cradle song' as is a lullaby.

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'Jocelyn' his fourth opera (1888) is in four acts and was inspired by one of Alphonse de Lamartine's poems. The opera's libretto was written by P. Armand Silvestre and V. Capone. The story is based upon an earthly love which tempts a brother at a seminary. 'Jocelyn' is considered Godard's most popular opera and had a highly successful premiere in Brussels.

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Who is Benjamin Godard?

Born Paris 1849 died Cannes 1895. He was a composer and violinist. He wrote a number of works including 8 operas of which seemingly only the tenor piece 'Berceuse' from Jocelyn has survived.


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Within this context -- any Verdi opera would be considered a classical opera.


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