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Title	Andulko Safarova (Schäffers Ännchen)
Category	Concert/wind/brass band
Subcategory	Street march
Instrumentation	Ha (concert/wind band)
Instrumentation/info	MBF (card size)
Format	DirStm (Condensed Score and parts)
Publisher's article no.	KL 1037
Double number/set	Musik heraus!
Year of publication	1971
Price	39.00 EUR (incl. 10 % Austrian VAT)
Composer	Kmoch, Frantisek
Arranger	Kliment, Hans
Difficulty level	1+
Evaluation level of countries	PWM-at (Literaturliste Polka, Walzer, Marsch)
Additional info/contents	It may not look like it, but the song about "Šafářs Adulka" is one of the most famous Czech folk songs. She sang and sings in all kinds of countries around the world - including America, Italy, Poland, Bulgaria and the Baltic States. The one who sent her on such a long journey was the Cologne bandleader František Kmoch, a pioneer of brass music from the Czech Republic.
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Programme notes: The Czech song "Schäffers Ännchen (Šafářs Adulka)" and the march composition "Andulko Safarova" by František Kmoch in the arrangement by Hans Kliment The Czech musical tradition is rich in folkloristic elements and melodies that are often deeply interwoven with the country's culture and history. One of the most famous songs rooted in this tradition is "Schäffers Ännchen" (originally "Šafářs Adulka"). Originally from Bohemia, the song tells the story of a shepherdess named Ännchen and thus reflects the rural customs and life of the Czech population. It is a song full of longing and romance, and the melody has become firmly established in Czech folk culture. A central aspect of the song is its catchy melody, which is often accompanied by vocals and simple instruments. The emotional and nostalgic lyrics connect listeners with a deep connection to nature and the values ​​of rural life. The song has become an epitome of Czech folklore and is often sung at cultural events, folk festivals and musical performances. František Kmoch, a 19th-century Czech composer and conductor, expanded the cultural heritage of “Šafářs Adulka” through his march composition “Andulko Safarova”. Kmoch, who was particularly known for his brass music, found in the melody of the folk song an ideal basis for his own composition. “Andulko Safarova” is a harmonically elaborated and rhythmically dynamic march form that both preserves the catchy melody of the original and conveys the energy and momentum of a march. The arrangement by Hans Kliment, another notable composer, has made “Andulko Safarova” accessible for wind orchestras. Kliment knows how to use the characteristic features of wind music to underline the liveliness and joy of the original. In his version, the marching character of the piece is brought out, while at the same time respecting the folkloric melody and putting it in a new light. The combination of Kmoch's march and Kliment's arrangement shows not only the versatility and adaptability of the melody of "Schäffers Ännchen", but also the importance of the wind music tradition in the Czech Republic. Wind orchestras play a central role in the cultural life of many Czech villages and towns. Performing "Andulko Safarova" in these contexts promotes a sense of community and identity. In summary, "Schäffers Ännchen" and the march composition "Andulko Safarova" based on it are exemplary of the combination of tradition and innovation in Czech music. The song, which is deeply rooted in folk culture, has been given a new dimension by the arrangements of Kmoch and Kliment, reflecting both the historical significance and the contemporary relevance of the Czech musical tradition. The roots of this melody go back to the rural backgrounds of Bohemia and find expression in modern brass music, keeping it alive and continuing to touch generations of listeners. Quelle/Source: musicainfo.net (KI) Tags: Repertory of the marches

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