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Radetzky March Op. 228
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Small Ensemble C Trumpet, Cello, Organ, Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1650589
Composed by Johann Strauss Jr. Arranged by Noel Rawsthorne & Peet du Toit. This edition: pdf. March. 19 pages. Peet du Toit #1217287. Published by Peet du Toit (A0.1650589).The "Radetzky March", Op. 228, is a march composed by Johann Strauss (Senior) which was first performed on 31 August 1848 in Vienna to celebrate the victory of the Austrian Empire under Field Marshal Joseph Radetzky von Radetz (the piece's namesake) over the Italian forces at the Battle of Custoza, during the First Italian War of Independence. It has been noted that its tone is more celebratory than martial, but it nevertheless became popular among marching regimental soldiers.
Strauss had already used the theme in his Jubel-Quadrille, Op. 130; the upbeat bears a considerable resemblance to the second theme from the Allegro in Joseph Haydn's Symphony No. 100 composed in 1794.
For the trio, Strauss used an older folk melody called Alter Tanz aus Wien or Tinerl-Lied which was originally in 3/4 time. When Radetzky came back to Vienna after winning the Battle of Custoza (1848), his soldiers were singing the then-popular song. Allegedly Strauss heard this singing and incorporated the melody, converted to 2/4 time, into the Radetzky March.
This rendition is perhaps a surprise, but works surprizingly well with most audiences. Enjoy!
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