Bedřich Smetana - Vltava (The Moldau): 4 Verified by Musicians
"Vltava" (The Moldau) is the second symphonic poem in Smetana's cycle "Má vlast" (My Homeland).
It musically illustrates the course of the Vltava River from its two springs to its majestic flow
past Prague's Vyšehrad castle, incorporating folk melodies and natural sounds.
The symphonic poem Vltava depicts the flow of the Czech river Moldau, incorporating folk melodies and nationalistic themes. It is part of Smetana's cycle Má vlast (My Homeland).
"Vltava" (Die Moldau) is the second symphonic poem in Bedřich Smetana's cycle "Má Vlast" (My Homeland). It musically depicts the flow of the Vltava River through Bohemia, incorporating folk melodies and natural sounds.
The Moldau (Vltava) depicts the course of the river through Bohemia, capturing scenes like forest hunts, peasant weddings, and moonlit nymphs. It is a cornerstone of Czech nationalist music.
"Vltava" is the second symphonic poem from Smetana's cycle "Má Vlast" (My Homeland), depicting the course of the Moldau River through Bohemia. It features one of the most recognizable melodies in classical music, symbolizing the river's flow.