Prokofiev, “The Battle on Ice” from Alexander Nevsky Cantata
Play the video to listen and follow along with the Listening Chart. You can use the buttons below the video to jump to some of the main points in the chart.
FIRST EXCERPT, The frozen lake
The German battle call
Three-
German chant
Climactic statements of battle call
SECOND EXCERPT, The Russians close in
Several new melodies of victory