Řeka Dyje

[Instrumental]

Romantic Czech symphonic poem for full orchestra, Smetana-inspired: warm strings carry a broad, singing main theme, clarinet and flute trace the river’s gentle curves, and horns add pastoral glow. Opening is soft, almost misty, then gradually swells as the river widens; middle section grows turbulent with sharp brass calls and rolling timpani, resolving into a luminous, expansive final statement. Occasional folk-like woodwind motifs and harp arpeggios suggest village life and forest light along the banks., romantic, classical, emotional, theme