Notes and Editorial Reviews
This album of Old Czech Marches (old in the sense of being classics of their kind) serves to illustrate just how little the form varied from country to country in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Whether by John Philip Sousa or Frantiek Kmoch, a march pretty much followed the same basic concept and design. Kmoch is credited with distilling and codifying the unique style of Czech brass writing, and his Jarabácek and Kolín March have become international standards. The marches of Josef Fucík (six of which are included on the disc) are distinguished by their uniquely Czech melodies and character, particularly Uncle Teddy, with its beautiful serenade-like trio (complete with harp) that just as easily could have
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found a home in a Smetana tone poem.
The marches by the remaining composers in this collection (including Pospíil, Kovárík, Flegl, and Vacek) pretty much follow your basic "hut-two-three-four" pattern, but they're all wonderfully played by the Czech Philharmonic under Václav Neumann, who conducts with his customary rhythmic impetus and emphasis on color, as well as a healthy dose of nationalistic pride. Supraphon provides clear, full, and well-balanced sound.
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Works on This Recording
1.
Florentiner, Op. 214 by Julius Fucik
Conductor:
Václav Neumann
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
Period: Romantic
2.
Fanfarenklänge, Op. 278 by Julius Fucik
Conductor:
Václav Neumann
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
Period: Romantic
3.
Uncle Teddy, Op. 239 by Julius Fucik
Conductor:
Václav Neumann
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
Period: Romantic
4.
Under the Admirals Flag, Op. 82 by Julius Fucik
Conductor:
Václav Neumann
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
Period: Romantic
5.
Hercegovac, Op. 235 by Julius Fucik
Conductor:
Václav Neumann
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
Period: Romantic
6.
Einzug der Gladiatoren, Op. 68 by Julius Fucik
Conductor:
Václav Neumann
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
Period: Romantic
7.
Jarabácek March by Frantisek Kmoch
Conductor:
Václav Neumann
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: Bohemia
8.
Kolín March by Frantisek Kmoch
Conductor:
Václav Neumann
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: Bohemia
9.
Baj-Laj-Kaj March by Karel Pospisil
Conductor:
Václav Neumann
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: Czech Republic
10.
Round About Vysehrad by Frantisek Kovaricek
Conductor:
Václav Neumann
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
Period: 20th Century
Written: Czech Republic
11.
Riviera by Václav Vackar
Conductor:
Václav Neumann
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
Period: 20th Century
Written: Czech Republic
12.
Fanfare March by Frantisek Zita
Conductor:
Václav Neumann
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
Period: 20th Century
Written: Bohemia
13.
Captain Rimek by Antonin Nyvlt
Conductor:
Václav Neumann
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
Period: 20th Century
14.
Hail to the Chod Country! by Josef Flégl
Conductor:
Václav Neumann
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
Period: 20th Century
Written: Bohemia
15.
Rival by Jan Uhlir
Conductor:
Václav Neumann
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
Period: 20th Century
16.
Be Here to Stay by Karel Vacek
Conductor:
Václav Neumann
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
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