“Entrance of the Gladiators” or “Entry of the Gladiators” (op.68) originally titled as “Grande Marche Chromatique” was written in 1897 by Julius Fučík as a military march. In 1910, Carl Fischer rearranged it into a faster version called “Thunder and Blazes.” Its upbeat and fun sound made it perfect for circuses, especially for clown performances, and it became famous as circus music. #music #classicalmusic #fučík #militarymarch #circus | Natchanon Harnarovski

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Julius Fučík, The Supraphon Big Brass Band, Rudolf Urbanec - Czech King Of Marches