Smetana - The Moldau [analysis]

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Two small sources of water and a journey that, through a peasants' wedding, nymphs in the full moonlight, and the great city of Prague, takes us through the magic of Czech landscapes.
The Moldau - a symphonic poem part of a symphonic cycle titled "Má vlast" - was described by its composer Bedrich Smetana as the journey of the "Vltava, starting from the two small springs, the cold and hot Vltava"
Embark on a captivating journey through the Czech landscape with Smetana's beloved Moldau (Vltava). This episode of Conducting Pills dives deep into the heart of this iconic symphonic poem, exploring its origins, key sections, and hidden gems.
Discover:
- The fascinating story behind the "two small springs" motif and its symbolic connection to the Vltava River.
- Expert musical analysis: Explore the different sections of the piece, from the joyous peasant wedding to the ethereal dance of nymphs under the moonlight.
- Practical conducting tips: Enhance your conducting skills with valuable insights from an experienced maestro.
- Curiosities and insights: Uncover interesting facts and lesser-known details about the Moldau and its composer, Bedřich Smetana.
Timestamps:
0:00 Conducting Pills ep.33
0:50 Introduction
1:31 Vltava (The Moldau) and Ma Vlast
2:12 Origins of the main theme
2:55 The sources of the Moldau
3:58 Technical tip
4:43 Forest hunting
5:25 Peasants' wedding
5:56 Moonlight; Dance of nymphs
6:53 St.John's rapids
7:15 Technical tip
7:27 The Vltava flows broadly there
8:54 Conclusion
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@ggriglio 4 ай бұрын

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@commandershepard1457 7 ай бұрын

As a Czech, I can only concur with you saying that Smetana did, indeed, capture the spirit of both Vltava and the Czech lands... Curiously, the way you explain the strings in the "Vyšehrad" section is so bloody fitting as the fartle sits atop a cliff going down to the river, so naturally, there's some splashing going on (god, I do love Vyšehrad...). Thanks for taking the piece on!

@ggriglio 7 ай бұрын

Pleasure. Thanks for taking the time to comment and for your feedback!

@walterprofes4757 3 жыл бұрын

I love this piece and loved this presentation of it. Thank you for doing this!

@ggriglio 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@alphazero0 2 жыл бұрын

dont know anything about conducting or much about classic music. but heard this music in two set violin youtube video and listened to various compositions of it. and people were saying it's a river. finally, I found your video which explains this music. didn't know it had this much depth. "MUSIC is what LIFE sounds like" I tip my hat to that. thanks for the video chief.

@ggriglio 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I'm glad you liked it and found it useful!

@lukasgunther-music2346 3 жыл бұрын

I like your optimistic teaching. You have big potential for a positive musician

@ggriglio 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Nozarks1 2 жыл бұрын

Magical mesmerizing piece

@ggriglio 2 жыл бұрын

It sure is

@Tuquang 2 жыл бұрын

This video deserves much more like and view!

@ggriglio 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@georgerichards4808 10 ай бұрын

Is there a playing of this piece that shows visually where the river is going? Peasant wedding? Castles? And so forth. This needs to be played with visuals so that people can see where the music is taking them. Of course we can imagine this in our mind, but it would be interesting to see a visual presentation where this river is flowing.

@ggriglio 8 ай бұрын

I could not find any, the closest thing I found on YT is this: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nbp7pquo1setomg.htmlsi=kVtgqC22u5YuNxZU