‘Musica Maestro’

Animals are the mirror of our humanity. They are a testament to our capacity for empathy, compassion and coexistence. That’s why the issue of animal rights is not just about animals, but also about ourselves and the kind of world we want to live in as human beings. Throughout the history of music, composers have been fascinated and inspired by the natural world around them and the wide variety of animals that live there. In Musica Maestro, conductor David Ramael gives these animals a voice through music. He explains how each composer uses the groups of instruments in the orchestra in his or her own way, and discusses the uniqueness of each instrument and its timbre within the orchestra.  

Whether you’re a fervent animal rights campaigner, a pet owner or just want to explore the subject, these tunes offer a fresh perspective on our relationship with animals and our responsibilities towards them.  

With works by Elgar, Saint-Saëns, Moussorgski, Rameau and many others...  

Pupils will:   

✓ Gain familiarity with the instruments and their place in the orchestra  

✓ Listen to, describe and analyse music   

✓ Discover the major works of the symphonic music repertoire