Classical Music/River song

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Expert: - 8/15/2007


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I hear a classical piece of music when I was in middle school and can't for the life of me find the piece again. It followed a river live as goes down stream.  The music went with scene along the bank such as a wedding/party the song had a slow pace then gets faster signifying rapids then slows again but I can't remember anything more. I listen to Vltava and it wasn't the same song. Any help would be appreciated

thanks Matt

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The first thing that comes to mind is "The Moldau" by Smetana from the collection called "My Vlast" [My Country].  Take a listen to this.  It's the only "river" song that I can think of, except for the Strauss "Blue Danube Waltz" and things like that.  "Moldau" ripples along and is very "water-ish"; it is a splendid piece, even if it isn't the one you seek.  Go to Amazon, search on the title, and listen to a clip from one of the albums to see if this is the one you want.
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