Beschreibung
Entrance of the Gladiators, Op. 68 by Julius Fučík (1872 - 1916) arranged by Paul Burnell for duet - instrument in Eb, instrument in Bb
Duration 2:40
Part 1 in Eb (Alto Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Horn)
Part 2 in Bb (Bass Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone, Euphonium)
The arrangement may be suitable for other instruments with the same transpositions.
Score shows parts transposed.
The key of the original piece has been transposed.
Programme note:
'Entrance of the Gladiators', Op. 68 or 'Entry of the Gladiators' (Czech: Vjezd gladiatoru; German: Einzug der Gladiatoren) is a military march composed in 1897 by the Czech composer Julius Fučík (1872 - 1916). Fučík originally titled the piece 'Grande Marche Chromatique', reflecting the use of chromatic scales, but changed the title based on his interest in the Roman Empire. The piece is widely known as one of the most popular theme tunes for circus performers, often under the title 'Thunder and Blazes'.