Short bio Julius Fucik
Full biography Julius Fucik
Julius Fucik (1872-1916) was a Czech composer and conductor of military bands ). Fucik was born in Prague and began studying music at a young age. He joined the Austro-Hungarian military as a bandmaster, where he composed many marches, including his most famous piece, "Entrance of the Gladiators", also known as "Thunder and Blazes".
Fucik's music often reflected his love of the Austro-Hungarian military, and he wrote many marches and polkas in that style. He also wrote several symphonies and other works outside of the military band genre. Fucik's music has been featured in many films, including the movies "Big Fish" and "Zathura: A Space Adventure".
Sadly, Fucik's life was cut short due to illness at the young age of 44. Nonetheless, his music lives on and continues to be played and enjoyed by people around the world. Today, Fucik is remembered as one of the most significant Czech composers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Compositions featuring Julius Fucik
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vitezny Mec (Die Siegesschwert), march for orchestra, Op. 260 | 3:23 min | Band Music | 1913 |
| 2 | Miramare, overture for orchestra, Op. 247 | 7:56 min | Orchestral | 1912 |
| 3 | Uncle Teddy, march for orchestra, Op. 239 | 4:53 min | Orchestral | 1910 |
| 4 | Ballerinas (Baletky), waltz for orchestra, Op. 266 | 8:05 min | Orchestral | 1909 |
| 5 | Donausagen (Danube Legends), waltz for orchestra, Op. 233 | 10:24 min | Orchestral | 1909 |
| 6 | Marinarella, overture for orchestra, Op. 215 | 10:27 min | Orchestral | 1908 |
| 7 | Hercegovac, march for orchestra, Op. 235 | 3:02 min | Orchestral | 1908 |
| 8 | Die Lustigen Dorfschmiede (The Merry Blacksmiths), march for orchestra, Op. 218 | 2:37 min | Orchestral | 1908 |
| 9 | Florentiner-Marsch, for orchestra, Op. 214 | 5:23 min | Orchestral | 1907 |
| 10 | Der Alte Brummbar (The Old Grumbler), comic polka for bassoon & orchestra, Op. 210 | 4:46 min | Concerto | 1907 |
| 11 | Winterstürme (Winter Storms), for orchestra, Op. 184 | 10:24 min | Orchestral | 1906 |
| 12 | Die Regimentskinder Marsch (Children of the Regiment), Op. 169 | 3:08 min | Band Music | 1905 |
| 13 | Sempre Avanti, march for orchestra, Op. 149 | 2:24 min | Orchestral | 1904 |
| 14 | Vom Donauufer, waltz for orchestra, Op.135 | 10:05 min | Orchestral | 1903 |
| 15 | Mississippi River, march for orchestra, Op. 160 | 2:55 min | Orchestral | 1902 |
| 16 | Pod admirálskou vlajkou (Under the Admirals Flag), march for orchestra, Op. 82 | 3:43 min | Orchestral | 1901 |
| 17 | Traumideale (Ideály snů, Ideal Dreams), waltz for orchestra, Op. 69 | 12:04 min | Orchestral | 1900 |
| 18 | Kinizsi Marsch, for band, Op. 80 | 3:07 min | Band Music | 1900 |
| 19 | Entry of the Gladiators (Einzug der Gladiatoren), march for orchestra, Op. 68 | 2:52 min | Orchestral | 1899 |
| 20 | Salve Imperator, for band, Op. 224 | 2:57 min | Band Music | 1898 |
| 21 | Attila, Hungarian march for orchestra, Op. 211 | 4:05 min | Orchestral | - |
| 22 | March(es) | 4:29 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 23 | Fanfarenklaenge (Fanfare Sounds), march for orchestra, Op 278 | 3:32 min | Orchestral | - |
| 24 | Requiem, Op. 283 | 2:25 min | Choral | - |
| 25 | Rázne Vpred (Schneidig vor), for band, Op. 79 | 2:17 min | Band Music | - |
| 26 | Scherzo Caprice | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - | |
| 27 | Liebesflammen, waltz for orchestra, Op. 248 | 4:44 min | Orchestral | - |
| 28 | Triglav, Slovak march for orchestra, Op. 72 | 1:41 min | Orchestral | - |
| 29 | Furchtlos und Treu (Fearless and True), march for orchestra, Op. 240 | 3:46 min | Orchestral | - |
| 30 | Fest und treu, march for orchestra, Op. 177 | Orchestral | - |
Albums featuring Julius Fucik
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Lorenzo Della Fonte, Gustav Holst, Franco Cesarini, Hardy Mertens, Ron Nelson (2), Julius Fucik, Banda Civica Musicale Di Soncino, Walter Ruggeri – Dynamic Band(CD, Album) | 2018 | Stradivarius |
| 2 |  |
Czibulka, Eilenberg, Fahrbach, Jr, Fučík, Heuberger, Kéler, Labitzky, Lincke, Millöcker, Pazeller, Vollstedt, J.F. Wagner, Czech Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra Paradubice, John Georgiadis – Contemporaries Of The Strauss Family - 3(CD, Album) | 2017 | Marco Polo |
| 3 |  |
Ivanovici, Lincke, Zeller, Fucik, Komzák, Suppé, Rosas, Hellmesberger, Labitzky, Fetrás, Schrammel, Czech Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra Pardubice, John Georgiadis – Contemporaries Of The Strauss Family - Volume 2 | 2015 | Marco Polo |
| 4 |  |
Fučík - Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Neeme Järvi – A Festival Of Fučík(SACD, Hybrid, Multichannel, Stereo) | 2015 | Chandos |
| 5 |  |
Dvorák, Fibich, Nedbal, Fucik, Novák – The Bohemian Masters(4×CD, Compilation) | 2004 | Quadromania |
| 6 |  |
Václav Neumann & Czech Philharmonic Orchestra : Kmoch, Fučík, Vačkář, Vacek – Old Czech Marches(CD, Compilation) | 2001 | Supraphon |
| 7 |  |
Johan de Meij - Alfred Reed - Florian Bramböck - Julius Fučík, Österreichische Bläserphilharmonie Innsbruck, Hansjörg Angerer – Symphonic Wind Orchestra(CD, ) | 1998 | Koch Schwann |
| 8 |  |
Polyteknikkojen Orkesteri, Dmitri Shostakovich, Modest Mussorgsky, Aram Khatchaturian, Julius Fučík, Hannu Norjanen – Pictures at an Exhibition - Festival Overture - Masquerade Suite(CD, Album, Compilation) | 1997 | Pose Ry. |
| 9 |  |
J. Strauss, Elgar, Tchaikovsky, Berlioz, Fučík – Famous Classical Marches(CD, Compilation) | 1996 | TELDEC |
| 10 |  |
Julius Fučík / Antonín Dvořák - Tschechische Philharmonie, Václav Neumann – Einzug der Gladiatoren / Slavonic Rhapsody(CD, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered) | 1995 | TELDEC |
| 11 |  |
Gerd Albrecht, Jaromir Weinberger, Oskar Nedbal, Julius Fučík – '94 Silvester Concert in Praha(CD, Stereo) | 1995 | Canyon Classics |
| 12 |  |
Mozart, Orsomando, Rimskij-Korsakow, Holst, David, Roost, Fucik, Swarovski Musik Wattens – Musik Aus Europa | 1991 | Koch International |
| 13 |  |
Georges Bizet, Julius Fučík, Pietro Mascagni, Daniel-Francois-Esprit Auber – Concert Classique Vol.2(CD, Compilation) | 1990 | Powder |
| 14 |  |
Suppé, Fucik, Auber, Mozart, Gluck – Dichter Und Bauer - Poet And Peasant(CD, Compilation) | 1989 | Sonia Classic |
| 15 |  |
Václav Neumann & Czech Philharmonic, Fučík, Kmoch, Komzák, Pospíšil, Prochaska – Old Czech Marches And Dances | 1987 | Supraphon |
| 16 |  |
Julius Fučík, Václav Neumann, Tschechische Philharmonic – K.u.K Festkonszert: Die Schönster Märsche Und Walzer Von Julius Fučík | 1986 | Orfeo (2) |
| 17 |  |
Ostschweizer Blasorchester, Julius Fucik – Konzert Mit Werken Von Julius Fucik(Cassette, ) | 1984 | Not On Label |
| 18 |  |
Johannes Brahms / Louis Marischal / Georges Bizet / Julius Fucik / Morton Gould – De Philharmonie — Avi Ostrovsky – Tragic Ouverture, Opus 81 / Four Pictures Of The West, Opus 18 / Parts Of "Carme Suite" / The Growler Grumbler / Guaracha (From "Latin-Amer | 1983 | De Philharmonie |
| 19 |  |
Smetana · Dvořák · Janáček · Martinů · Fibich · Novák · Suk · Nedbal · Fučík – Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, Václav Neumann – Little Pearls Of Czech Classics | 1983 | Panton |
| 20 |  |
Julius Fučík, Hudba Hradní Stráže – Julius Fučík(LP, Album) | 1982 | Panton |
| 21 |  |
Tschaikowsky • Meyerbeer • Verdi • Fučík • Delibes • Beethoven • Berlioz • J. Strauss − Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, Erich Kunzel – Orchester-Märsche(LP, Compilation) | 1979 | FSM Vox |
| 22 |  |
Julius Fučík, Rudolf Urbanec, Czechoslovak Military Band – Marches | 1976 | Supraphon |
| 23 |  |
Johann Strauss, Joseph Lanner, Carl M. Ziehrer, Karl Komzák, Julius Fučík, Czechoslovak Brass Orchestra Conducted By Rudolf Urbanek – Valses De Viena(LP, Stereo) | 1975 | Discophon |
| 24 |  |
Julius Fučík, The Czech Philharmonic, Václav Neumann – Entry Of The Gladiators | 1973 | Quintessence |
| 25 |  |
Hudební Skladatel Julius Fučík | 1966 | Supraphon |
| 26 |  |
Symfonický Orchestr Hl. M. Prahy (FOK), Julius Fučík – Op. 247 Miramare(Shellac, 12") | 1956 | Supraphon |
| 27 |  |
Julius Fučík, Film Symphony Orchestra – Danubian Tales, Waltz / Winter Storms, Op. 184 | 1955 | Supraphon |
| 28 |  |
Julius Fučík / František Kmoch – Poselství Jara / Na Stříbropěnném Labi(7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono) | 1954 | Supraphon |
| 29 |  |
Ideály Snů / Dunajské Pověsti(Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono) | 1932 | Artona |
| 30 |  |
Julius Fučík, Johann Strauss Jr., Franz von Suppé – G'schichten Aus Dem Wienerwald(CD, Album, Compilation) | - | Bella Musica |
| 31 |  |
Antonín Dvořák, Julius Fučík, Václav Neumann, Gustav Mahler Youth Orchestra, Czech Philharmonic Orchestra – Symphony No. 9 "From The New World" / Marches & Waltzes(VHS, ) | - | RCA Red Seal |
| 32 |  |
Fučíkmelodien - 1(CD, ) | - | ATP |
| 33 |  |
Julius Fučík, Prague Symphony Orchestra – Mood Creating Music(10", 33 ⅓ RPM) | - | Supraphon |
| 34 |  |
Julius Fučík, Prague Symphony Orchestra Conductor Antonín Kincl – In the Dreamland(7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono) | - | Supraphon |
| 35 |  |
Julius Fucik / Oscar Fetràs / Orchester Der Städtischen Oper, Berlin Dirigent Hansgeorg Otto – Traumideale, Op. 69 / Mondnacht Auf Der Alster, Op. 60(Shellac, 10", 78 RPM) | - | Telefunken |
| 36 |  |
Danube Tales(7", 45 RPM, EP) | - | Supraphon |
| 37 |  |
Marinarella ! Ouvertura(Shellac, 10", 78 RPM) | - | Columbia |
| 38 |  |
Marinarella(7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono) | - | Supraphon |
| 39 |  |
Rudolf Urbanec And His Brass Band, Julius Fučík, Karel Pádivý – Florentine March / Slovak Dance(7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo) | - | Supraphon |
| 40 |  |
Fučíkmelodien - 5(CD, ) | - | ATP |
| 41 |  |
Fučíkmelodien - 4(CD, ) | - | ATP |
| 42 |  |
Fučíkmelodien - 3(CD, ) | - | ATP |
| 43 |  |
Fučíkmelodien - 2(CD, ) | - | ATP |
Videos featuring Julius Fucik
Fucik : Florentiner-Marsch Op.214
Provided to YouTube by Warner Classics International
Fucik : Florentiner-Marsch Op.214 · Václav Neumann
Fucik : Famous Marches & Waltzes & Dvorák : Slavonic Rhapsody
℗ 2000 TELDEC CLASSICS INTERNATIONAL GMBH
Orchestra: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
Con
Fucik : Marinarella Overture Op.215
Provided to YouTube by Warner Classics International
Fucik : Marinarella Overture Op.215 · Václav Neumann
Fucik : Famous Marches & Waltzes & Dvorák : Slavonic Rhapsody
℗ 2000 TELDEC CLASSICS INTERNATIONAL GMBH
Orchestra: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
C
Fucik : Donausagen Op.233
Provided to YouTube by Warner Classics International
Fucik : Donausagen Op.233 · Václav Neumann
Fucik : Famous Marches & Waltzes & Dvorák : Slavonic Rhapsody
℗ 2000 TELDEC CLASSICS INTERNATIONAL GMBH
Orchestra: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
Conductor:
Entry of the Gladiators Op.68
Provided to YouTube by Warner Classics International
Entry of the Gladiators Op.68 · Václav Neumann
Fucik : Famous Marches & Waltzes & Dvorák : Slavonic Rhapsody
℗ 2000 TELDEC CLASSICS INTERNATIONAL GMBH
Orchestra: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
Conduct
3 Slavonic Rhapsodies, Op. 45, B. 86: No. 1 in D Major
Provided to YouTube by Warner Classics International
3 Slavonic Rhapsodies, Op. 45, B. 86: No. 1 in D Major · Václav Neumann
Fucik : Famous Marches & Waltzes & Dvorák : Slavonic Rhapsody
℗ A Warner Classics/Teldec release, ℗ 2000 Warner Music UK Limite
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