Kangaroo
Musical Expression
Two pianos depict the hopping and leaping of kangaroos
Artistic Design
Contrasting images of the kangaroo quickly jumping and slowly leaping express the changing tempo of the music
Turtle
Musical Expression
Strings depict the turtle¡¯s movement through a slow version of the fast-paced "Can-Can" from
Orpheus in the Underworld
by Jacques Offenbach.
Artistic Design
The turtle moving slowly both in the sea and on the sand corresponds to the slow tempo of the music.
Cuckoo
Musical Expression
The serenity of the forest is expressed by the piano, while the simple but beautiful sounds of a cuckoo are depicted by the clarinet.
Artistic Design
Contrasting images of the kangaroo quickly jumping and slowly leaping express the changing tempo of the music.
Swan
Musical Expression
This well-known piece features a cello solo with piano accompaniment that conjures up images of the elegant swan gliding on the lake.
Artistic Design
The movement of a swan is beautifully depicted by the feathers of a swan. The length of each feather corresponds to the length of each note.
Lion
Musical Expression
The strings express the confident march of a lion, while the piano expresses the roar of the lion.
Artistic Design
The footprints of a lion reflect the string sounds, and the teeth of the lion match the piano sounds.
