"Prelude to Fall on the Savage River" by Juliane Porter (30″ × 40″ oil on archival linen) Please click painting for BETTER LARGER VIEW.
Download 08 Symphony No 8 In F Major Op. 88 – 3rd Movement – Allegro Grazioso – Molto Vivace
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Autumn had just begun turning leaves copper and gold when I painted this scene of the Savage River last year. I was hypnotized by the rhythm of leaves, sunshine and water skipping along boulders then smoothing into a deep ribbon along the calm, mossy bank.
A beautiful adventure of life leading life.
Then, just last weekend, as my husband and I basked in our first indoor fire of the season, listening to Dvorak's 8th Symphony, I was instantly transported back to the scene of my painting.
Take a listen to Dvorak's gorgeous symphony singing the emotion and adventure of life that so spoke to me when I painted "Prelude to Fall on the Savage River".
What pieces of music do you associate with Autumn?