 The Barcarolle does not originate in "The Tales of Hoffmann"; it was written in 1864 for Offenbach's "Die Rheinnixen", where it is sung as "Komm' zu uns" by the chorus of elves in the third act.In "Hoffmann", it appeared in the version of 1881; although the third act was cut at the premiere, the location of the second act (Antonia) was changed from Munich to Venice in order to retain the duet, which was sung by offstage chorus and soloists rather than characters.The Barcarolle inspired the English composer Kaikhosru Shapurji Sorabji to write his "Passeggiata veneziana sopra la Barcarola di Offenbach" (1955–56).