“Symphony Pastoral” by Beethoven

Symphony Story Beethoven loved to escape to the countryside for musical inspiration and

relaxation. Beethoven wrote this symphony to express his love of nature and the different feelings that come from observing nature.

Directions Listen to each movement and draw a comic strip story

based on Beethoven’s title and the music that you hear.

“Symphony Pastoral” by Beethoven

Movement 1 Awakening Of Happy Feelings on Arrival At The Countryside

Movement 2 By The Brook

Movement 3 Merry Gathering of Country Folk

Movement 4 Thunderstorm

Movement 5 Shepherd’s Song- Happy and Thankful Feelings After the Storm