The Moldau (Smetana)

Fabienne: ‘The bouncy central passage of The Moldau is one of my favorite pieces of music. It always reminds me of a rollicking ride through the countryside in autumn with the trees’ mad colors reflected in the gentle waters of the river. I see this a great deal in Cincinnati, with the Ohio River flowing through it, especially beautiful in the fall. Dark syrupy things, things that get caught in your teeth and make your mouth warm. Dark brown sweets with a hint of deeply toasted and fussed over sugar. Fig and molasses, treacle brittle, raisin liquor, and a bit of dark rum.”