SKU: A0.1021849

Julius Fu�ík (1872 - 1916) was a famous Austrian-Hungarian military bandmaster, who composed more than 400 pieces during his short lifetime. First of all he was known as a king of marches: His Florentiner March and Entry of the Gladiators had worldwide success, but also some of his overtures and waltzes became very popular. His concert march Under the Admiral's Flag was composed in 1911and had its first performance, when the Austrian-Hungarian battleship Viribus unitis premiered its launching in the former Austrian military habour of Pula in Istria. This arrangement keeps the key of the symphony orchestra version, while most band arrangements transpose a whole tone lower.

This transcription was commissioned by Wind Philharmonic Mozarteum Salzburg and first performed conducted by Hansjoerg Angerer at their 2014 New Year's Concert on January 6th in Salzburg, Austria. A live recording of this piece is included on the CD Eine musikalische Reise UMR65, Barcode 9120007612141 available at https://naxosdirekt.de/items/eine-musikalische-reise-557962 .

For details see also: https://www.blaeserphilharmonie-mozarteum.at/

SKU: A0.1021847

Julius Fu�ík (1872 - 1916) was a famous Austrian-Hungarian military bandmaster, who composed more than 400 pieces during his short lifetime. First of all he was known as a king of marches: His Florentiner March and Entry of the Gladiators had worldwide success, but also some of his overtures and waltzes became very popular. Originally titled La rosa di Toscana, this concert march was composed in 1907. This arrangement was commissioned by Wind Philharmonic Tyrol Austria and first performed at this orchestra's premier concert in 1997 in Innsbruck, Austria. It keeps the key of the orchestra version, while most band arrangements transpose a whole tone lower. A live recording of this piece by Wind Philharmonic Mozarteum Salzburg is included on the CD Schätze aus Alt-Österreich UMR22, Barcode 9120007611700 available at https://naxosdirekt.de/items/schatze-aus-alt-osterreich-558670 and on the CD Märsche UMR63, Barcode 9120007612127 available at https://naxosdirekt.de/items/marsche-557956

SKU: A0.1151997

Entry of the Gladiators,Julius Fu�ík,Piano Solo.

SKU: A0.835865

Entrance of the Gladiators, Op. 68 by Julius Fu�ík (1872 - 1916) arranged by Paul Burnell for duet - instrument in Eb, instrument in Bb

Duration 2:40

Part 1 in Eb (Alto Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Horn)

Part 2 in Bb (Bass Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone, Euphonium)

The arrangement may be suitable for other instruments with the same transpositions.

Score shows parts transposed.

The key of the original piece has been transposed.

Programme note:

'Entrance of the Gladiators', Op. 68 or 'Entry of the Gladiators' (Czech: Vjezd gladiatoru; German: Einzug der Gladiatoren) is a military march composed in 1897 by the Czech composer Julius FuÄ�ík (1872 - 1916).  FuÄ�ík originally titled the piece 'Grande Marche Chromatique', reflecting the use of chromatic scales, but changed the title based on his interest in the Roman Empire. The piece is widely known as one of the most popular theme tunes for circus performers, often under the title 'Thunder and Blazes'.

SKU: A0.1359856

The Florentiner Marsch by Julius Fu�ík now arranged for bassoon quartet.
Did you know that Fu�ík was actually a bassoonist himself? Well, that is probably why his compositions sound so good when performed on this beautiful instrument. Even more if you take four of them.
This arrangement expolits the playful sound of the bassoon and was carefully put togheter keeping in mind the instrument's technical aspects and capabilities. It can be effectively used as an encore piece and works perfectly as an educational material for improving intonation, articulation and ensemble awareness.
In this arrangement each of the four parts gets its shining moment.
Have fun!