Julius Ernst Wilhelm Fučík (18 July 1872 – 15 September 1916) was a Czech c… Read Full Bio ↴Julius Ernst Wilhelm Fučík (18 July 1872 – 15 September 1916) was a Czech composer and conductor of military bands.
Fučík spent most of his life as the leader of military brass bands. He was a prolific composer, with over 300 marches, polkas and waltzes to his name. As most of his work was for military bands he is sometimes known as the Bohemian Sousa.
Today his marches are still played as patriotic music in the Czech Republic. However his world wide reputation rests on one work, his opus 68 march the Entrance of the Gladiators (Vjezd gladiátorů), which is ubiquitously played as the theme tune of the clowns in a circus.
Fučík spent most of his life as the leader of military brass bands. He was a prolific composer, with over 300 marches, polkas and waltzes to his name. As most of his work was for military bands he is sometimes known as the Bohemian Sousa.
Today his marches are still played as patriotic music in the Czech Republic. However his world wide reputation rests on one work, his opus 68 march the Entrance of the Gladiators (Vjezd gladiátorů), which is ubiquitously played as the theme tune of the clowns in a circus.
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Thunder and Blazes: Entry March of the Gladiators
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Daniel Nicolau
"You are not a gladiator. You are the entire Colosseum."
Steve
One of my favorite marches! And the tempo is perfect!!! Thank you! Go army!
Jennifer Jordan
This was great. What a blistering tempo!
zzzut
LOL! At that speed, it should be called The Gladiators‘ Galop! I just love the whistles and percussions. You cannot hear that particular arrangement and not smile!
punklover99
I thought they'd play it as a serious marching song. Subverted my expectations in the best way
Heidy Mangione
it was wonderful thanks for the beautiful music God bless you all,
Manon Dumouchel
Oh! Love this .. very great.. it’s a beautiful March .. also what a nice pleasure to see Col. Keene ..thank you The Army Field Band
Brian Chaytor
Wonderful Music as always! Thank you for sharing this lovely video and wonderful performance!
The United States Army Field Band
Thank you so much!
Roy Meisner
Amazing performance