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Vltava (the Moldau)

Programme music made easy

1

We discover the different stops along the river Vltava

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  • Printouts M1–M2
2

We create a lapbook

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  • Printouts M2-M4
  • one dark red A3 cardboard or thick paper sheet per student
3

We let the music 'flow' and tell a sound fairytale

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  • Printout M5
4

We play the 'Journey along the river' level on the Fortissimo app

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  • Tablets, iPads or computers
5

We explore some orchestral instruments and their sounds

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  • Printouts M6-M7
6

We discover places along the river Vltava that Smetana took inspiration from

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  • Printout M8
7

We learn how to express feelings through music and notice how Smetana did that

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  • Printouts M9-M10
8

Who dances by the river and how? - Folklore inspirations

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  • Printouts M11-M12
9

We discover the Romantic period

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  • Printouts M13-M14

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In this series each lesson is designed to last 45-60 minutes. We have made suggestions of the best ones to select if there isn't time to teach them all.

9 Lessons

31 Activities
COURSE
Vltava (the Moldau)

In this lesson series, we discover Smetana's symphonic poem 'Vltava' (also known as 'the Moldau'). The musical story begins with two streams joining together to form the river Vltava. There are many stops along the river: a hunting scene, a peasant wedding, and the royal city of Prague. Students will discover music and instruments, various scenes and old legends. They will also learn about life of Bedřich Smetana. With the Fortissimo app, they will embark on an unforgettable musical journey along the river.