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Title	Vivat Praga
Category	Concert/wind/brass band
Subcategory	Street march
Instrumentation	Ha (concert/wind band)
Instrumentation/info	MBF (card size)
Format	PrtStm (full score and parts)
Publisher's article no.	KL 993
Double number/set	Perfekt
Price	47.00 EUR (incl. 10 % Austrian VAT)
Composer	Stolc, Emil
Arranger	Kliment, Hans
Difficulty level	1
Additional info/contents	The march "Vivat Praga" by Emil Stolc is more than just a piece for wind orchestra. It embodies the history, culture and pride of the city of Prague in musical form. Stolc succeeds in capturing the energy and beauty of the city in a festive and lively march that is played on various occasions to celebrate the city's importance. Prague, with its incomparable atmosphere and long musical tradition, is the perfect source of inspiration for such a work that honors the city and its people. "Vivat Praga" remains a musical monument to the Czech capital and helps to preserve the unique connection between music and history in this extraordinary city.
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Programme notes: Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, is a city of great cultural, historical and musical importance. Its rich history dates back to the Middle Ages, and its architectural heritage reflects different eras and styles. Gothic churches, baroque palaces and the famous Prague Castle characterise the cityscape. But Prague is not only a place of architectural masterpieces, it is also a centre of musical creation. The city has produced famous composers such as Antonín Dvořák, Bedřich Smetana and Leoš Janáček. The spirit of music is omnipresent in the streets and squares of this city. In connection with Prague and its musical tradition, the march for wind orchestra “Vivat Praga” by Emil Stolc (also spelled Emil Štolc) is particularly worth mentioning. The title of the march means “Long live Prague!” and is a tribute to the city and its rich cultural and historical significance. Emil Stolc, a Czech composer, created this festive march to musically express the splendor and pride of the city. Prague has inspired numerous composers and musicians over the centuries. The city's musical tradition stretches back a long way and is deeply rooted in Czech culture. Prague's musical diversity ranges from classical operas and symphonies to traditional folk melodies. This diversity is reflected in the march "Vivat Praga". The march is a musical ode to the city, capturing the pride and joy of Prague's citizens through its rhythmic structure and festive, powerful sounds. Prague's importance as a cultural center, especially in the field of brass music, can be traced back to the 19th century and beyond. Brass music has always held a high place in Czech culture, in both military and civilian contexts. Marches, such as "Vivat Praga", were often played on special occasions and celebrations where the city itself was the focus. Emil Stolc and his march "Vivat Praga" Emil Stolc was a prolific composer and bandmaster who wrote a number of marches, polkas and other pieces for wind orchestra. With the march "Vivat Praga", Stolc created a piece that stands in the tradition of the great Czech marches and at the same time expresses pride in his hometown. The structure of the march follows classical elements: an introductory theme is presented in powerful chords, followed by a rhythmically lively middle passage that leads to the repetition of the main theme. The use of brass and drums gives the piece a festive character that has become a symbol of the city of Prague. "Vivat Praga" also recalls the historical and political role of Prague in Czech and European history. As a cultural and intellectual center, Prague has repeatedly been the scene of important events that have shaped the history of both the country and the continent. The march, with its triumphant and optimistic melody, could be understood as a musical symbol of the resilience and pride of the city's inhabitants. Quelle/Source: musicainfo.net (KI) Information: Wikipedia: Prag Tags: Ancient Cultures Foreign countries and places of interest Buildings and Architecture Art and Culture Countries and cities travels

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