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Lesson 27: Preludes, Op. 28 - No. 24 'The Storm'

by Frédéric Chopin

Performer: European Archive

Directions

Study the musical selection for one week.

Over the week:

• Each day, listen to the musical selection.
• Practice reciting the title of the composition and the composer's name.
• Read the synopsis.
• Complete the enrichment activities.
• Study the review questions.

Synopsis

Transitioning from winter to spring, uncertain and unstable weather, and feeling invigorated and hopeful, you'll continue listen to selections that embody the turbulence of the transition from winter to spring. Listen to this music from the warmth and comfort of your home as the cold wind blows ice, snow, and rain all around you. Written between 1835 and 1839, Frédéric Chopin's '24 Preludes, Op. 28' are a set of short compositions for the piano. This work captures the tempestuous nature of a storm.

Enrichment

Activity 1: Describe the Music

After listening to the music, describe and discuss what you heard.

Read the list of adjectives below. Select those that describe the music or think up additional adjectives.

• Happy
• Sad
• Quiet
• Loud
• Fast
• Slow
• Scary
• Dreamy
• Magical
• Rhythmic
• Dignified

Activity 2: Draw a Thunderstorm and a Tornado

One day this week, as you listen to the music, draw, color, or paint a thunderstorm with a swirling tornado touching down on the ground. Draw rain pelting the ground. Draw lightning flashing in the sky. How might you show the boom of the thunder?

See below a picture of a tornado.

Review

Question 1

What is the title of the music?

1 / 3

Answer 1

The title is 'The Storm.'

1 / 3

Question 2

Who composed the music?

2 / 3

Answer 2

The composer is Frédéric Chopin.

2 / 3

Question 3

What is 'The Storm' about?

3 / 3

Answer 3

'The Storm' is about a turbulent storm.

3 / 3

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1. What is the title of the music? The title is 'The Storm.'
2. Who composed the music? The composer is Frédéric Chopin.
3. What is 'The Storm' about? 'The Storm' is about a turbulent storm.

References

'Preludes (Chopin).' Wikipedia. Wikipedia.org. n.p.