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Title	Tiroler Adler Marsch
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 25
Double number/set	Seyffertitz Marsch
Year of publication	1938
Price	39.00 EUR (incl. 10 % Austrian VAT)
Composer	Achleitner, Rudolf
Arranger	Kliment, Hans II
Difficulty level	2
Additional info/contents	Free as an eagle the wind instruments wind up to dizzy heights in this trio. A musical artistic flight, standing for the pride and self-respect of the Tyroleans. The march Tyrolean Eagle was written in 1902 and has originally had the name Grand Duke Ferdinand Karl March, being dedicated to the respective member of the dynasty.
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Programme notes: The "Tyrolean Eagle" and the march of the same name by Rudolf Achleitner The Tyrolean Eagle is a traditional heraldic animal that has played a special role in the symbolism of the Tyrol region for centuries. The eagle originally came from the medieval imperial coat of arms of the Holy Roman Empire and over time became an integral part of the Tyrolean state coat of arms. The coat of arms shows a red eagle with golden claws, beak and a golden crown on a white shield. The eagle symbolizes freedom, strength and the will to independence of the Tyrolean population and has thus become a striking expression of regional identity and self-confidence over the course of history. The Tyrolean Eagle was often a sign of resistance, especially during the freedom struggles against the Napoleonic troops under Andreas Hofer in the early 19th century. The march "Tiroler Adler" by Rudolf Achleitner In 1902, the Austrian bandmaster and musician Rudolf Achleitner composed the march, which was originally known under the title "Archduke Ferdinand Karl March". The march was dedicated to Archduke Ferdinand Karl, a member of the Habsburg dynasty and governor of Tyrol. This dedication reflects the connection of the Tyrolean population with the Habsburg ruling house, which played an important role in Tyrolean history for centuries. The later renaming of the march to "Tiroler Adler" created a close link to Tyrol's regional identity. The majestic symbolism of the eagle, which stands for freedom and pride, is expressively captured musically in Achleitner's work. The march is now one of the best known and most frequently played brass band pieces in Tyrol and beyond. The musical structure of the march shows a typical three-part division: the powerful and energetic opening piece, the subsequent quieter middle section and the trio, which represents the climax of the march. Particularly noteworthy is the part of the trio in which the brass instruments "soar to bold heights". This passage symbolizes the freedom-loving and proud spirit of the Tyrolean people. The musical "soaring" of the instruments underlines the dynamism and pride associated with the Tyrolean eagle and the country's history. Due to the strong musical symbolism, the "Tyrolean eagle" has not only a cultural function, but also an identity-forming function. It is often played at festivities, concerts and celebratory occasions and strengthens people's sense of community and awareness of tradition. With his composition, Rudolf Achleitner has created a work that impressively conveys Tyrolean pride and the historical significance of the heraldic animal in music and keeps it alive. Overall, it is clear that the "Tyrolean Eagle" as a marching and heraldic animal is an impressive symbol of Tyrol's strength and thirst for freedom - a timeless expression of cultural identity and history that is kept alive in music and symbolism. Quelle/Source: musicainfo.net (KI) Information: Wikipedia

	Format	EUR
	Tiroler Adler Marsch (concert/wind band), Condensed Score and parts	39.00
	PBO #6, audio CD	20.50

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