Listen to the recording of The Moldau, by Smetana and answer the following questions:
● What is the character of the returning Moldau theme? Soft and gentle? Proud, playful, angry?
● How many times is the theme played?
● During which scenes (hunt, wedding, moonlight, or rapids) is the percussion section of the orchestra the most important, and why do you think percussion is effective in that scene?
● What is the mood on reaching the city of Prague? Does the music sound like Smetana was proud of Prague or unhappy to arrive there?