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Title	Preussens Gloria (Armeemarsch #240)
Category	Concert/wind/brass band
Subcategory	Street march
Instrumentation	Ha (concert/wind band)
Instrumentation/info	MBF (card size)
Publisher's article no.	K L469
Double number/set	Präsentier-Marsch; York'scher Marsch
Year of publication	1939
Price	36.00 EUR (incl. 10 % Austrian VAT)
Composer	Piefke, Gottfried
Arranger	Kliment, Hans II
Difficulty level	2
Additional info/contents	Gottfried Piefke, who himself rose from staff oboist to director of the bands of the III Army Corps, had a lasting impact on the march. His march "Preußens Gloria" (Prussia's Glory) has been closely associated with the regiment in Frankfurt an der Oder since 1871. The combination of historical significance, musical ambition, and sonic quality makes "Preußens Gloria" an indispensable part of German military and brass band culture.
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Programme notes: Prussia's Glory – The March by Gottfried Piefke in the context of Hans Kliment's arrangement for wind orchestra The march "Prussia's Glory" was composed by Gottfried Piefke in 1871 and originated in the historical context of the Franco-Prussian War, after Prussia and its allies had achieved victory over France. This military success culminated in the founding of the German Empire. "Prussia's Glory" was first performed in Frankfurt an der Oder, the garrison town of Piefke's regiment, the 8th Life Grenadier Regiment, at the celebratory victory parade of the returning troops. Despite this important premiere, the march initially remained largely unknown to the general public, as Piefke only performed it on special occasions. The march "Prussia's Glory" was composed in 1871 by Gottfried Piefke and was written in the historical context of the Franco-Prussian War, following Prussia and its allies' victory over France. The first printed version of the march appeared in 1898, but it wasn't until 1909 that "Preußens Gloria" (Prussia's Glory) achieved widespread popularity through the arrangement by Army Music Inspector Professor Theodor Grawert. This arrangement gave the piece a musical precision that boosted its dissemination. Two years later, in 1911, the march was included in the Prussian Army March Collection. The Prussian Navy also adopted the march, particularly through the recommendation of Grand Admiral Prince Heinrich of Prussia, thus establishing "Preußens Gloria" as a naval march as well. Today, "Preußens Gloria" is considered the most popular army march of the German Armed Forces. It is frequently played at public events, primarily state visits, and is, among other things, the traditional march of the Air Force Training Command. Furthermore, it has found its way into the standard repertoire of numerous foreign military bands. "Preußens Gloria" is of central importance not only in professional military contexts but also in the realm of amateur music. The march is particularly frequently performed by brass bands at shooting festivals in regions such as the Rhineland, Westphalia, and Waldeck, where it has become a staple of the repertoire. Hans Kliment's arrangement of the march for brass band represents an important contemporary adaptation. Known for his expert and sonically balanced arrangements, Kliment has presented "Preußens Gloria" in a form that both preserves the musical tradition and does justice to the sonic possibilities of modern brass bands. His arrangement emphasizes the distinctive melodic and rhythmic elements of the original and makes them accessible to a broad audience within the realm of symphonic wind music. This adaptation further solidifies "Preußens Gloria" as a significant work in the repertoire of brass bands worldwide. Kliment, known for his expert and sonically balanced arrangements, has presented "Preußens Gloria" in a form that both preserves the musical tradition and does justice to the sonic possibilities of modern brass bands. History of the March "Prussia's Glory" - 1871: Composed by Gottfried Piefke after the victory in the Franco-Prussian War, premiered at the victory parade in Frankfurt an der Oder - 1898: First printed publication of the march - 1909: Arranged by Prof. Theodor Grawert, popularity increases significantly - 1911: Included in the Prussian Army March Collection - Early 20th Century: Also adopted by the Navy by Grand Admiral Prince Heinrich of Prussia - Present Day: Most important army march of the German Armed Forces, traditional march of the Air Force Training Command, and a staple of wind band repertoire, especially at shooting festivals and military occasions - Modern Arrangement: Hans Kliment adapted the march for wind band to highlight its sonic qualities in a contemporary context The musical tradition of "Prussia's Glory" spans more than 150 years and demonstrates the significance of Marches as part of the cultural heritage of the German military and brass band scene. Text: musicainfo.net (KI) Quellen/Sources: Wikipedia: Preußens Gloria IMSLP: Preußens Gloria (Piefke, Johann Gottfried) Internet Archive Tags: Repertory of the marches

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