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((short description|Military march by Julius Fučík))
((For|the similarly titled march by John Philip Sousa|The Gladiator March))
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[[File:Einzug der gladiatoren score.jpg|thumb|The score in an 1897 [[piano reduction]]]]
"'''Entrance of the Gladiators'''" op. 68 or "'''Entry of the Gladiators'''" (((lang-cz|Vjezd gladiátorů))) is a [[Military band|military]] [[March (music)|march]] composed in 1897<ref>((cite web |url=https://www.jwpepper.com/Entry-of-the-Gladiators/10544030.item#.YkBK2OdBy70 |title=Entry of the Gladiators |accessdate=2022-03-27 |publisher=J. W. Pepper))</ref> by the Czech composer [[Julius Fučík (composer)|Julius Fučík]]. He originally titled it "'''Grande Marche Chromatique'''", reflecting the use of [[chromatic scale]]s throughout the piece, but changed the title based on his personal interest in the [[Roman Empire]].

Generally, the march is divided into three parts. The first part contains the melody that the [[trumpet]] keeps and the several supporting parts. The second part is the section where the low [[brass instrument|brass]] (mainly the [[tuba]]s) take over with the chromatic scale-like role. Finally there is a [[March (music)#Description|trio]], or a softer melodic section, where there is a strong balance between [[woodwind instrument|woodwinds]] and low brass. The trio has a part similar to the second part with a [[chromatic scale]]-like sound. The piece is written in [[cut time]] and is originally written to be played at standard march [[tempo]], but when played as a [[Screamer (march)|screamer]] it is usually played much faster.

Today it is best known for its association with [[circus]]es.

==History==
[[File:Julius fucik.jpg|alt=Fučík posing in a military uniform|thumb|Music composer Julius Fučík]]
[[Czech Republic|Czech]] composer [[Julius Fučík (composer)|Julius Fučík]] wrote the march on October 17,<ref>((Cite web |last=Burns |first=Alex |date=2021-10-15 |title=Julius Fučík 'Entrance of the Gladiators': Roll Up Roll Up! |url=https://classicalexburns.com/2021/10/15/julius-fucik-entrance-of-the-gladiators-roll-up-roll-up/ |access-date=2023-02-27 |website=Classicalexburns |language=en-GB))</ref> 1897, in [[Sarajevo]], where he had been stationed as military bandmaster of the Austro-Hungarian Army since 1897. Originally, he called the piece ''Grande Marche Chromatique''. The march demonstrates the state of the art in playing technology and the construction of brass instruments, which allowed fast and even chromatic gears in all instruments and positions. Fučík was so impressed by the description of a gladiator appearance in a Roman amphitheater in [[Henryk Sienkiewicz]]'s 1895 novel ''[[Quo Vadis (novel)|Quo Vadis]]'' that he soon changed the title of his work. The phrase "entry of the gladiators" is known in two descriptions of Pompeii in 1877 and is probably older.

On January 10, 1900, ((lang|de|Kapellmeister)) [[Anton Fridrich]] (1849–1924, ((lang|de|italic=no|"Khevenhüller-Marsch"))((explain|reason=Name introduced without context - what is it?|date=September 2022))) created an arrangement for string orchestra for himself in [[Graz]]. In July 1900, the "Concert March for large orchestra", published by Hoffmann's((who|date=June 2023)) widow in Prague, is listed under the title ((lang|de|italic=no|"Einzug der Gladiatoren")) by Hofmeister. Further edits followed. In 1903 one of the [[Coldstream Guard]] Band's pre-recorded clay roller advertised by Columbia Records titled Entry of the Gladiators. In the same year, a piano score with the title "Entry of the Gladiators / Thunder and Blazes" (((lang|de|"Donner und Feuersbrünste"))) was released. The phrase "Entrance of the Gladiators", which has existed since at least the 18th century, is also common in English.

[[Hermann Ludwig Blankenburg]] published his farewell to the gladiators at the latest in 1904. In 1928, both pieces were recorded by the "Great Odeon Orchestra" on a plate (No. 85204).

==Adaptations and uses==

In 1901, American publisher [[Carl Fischer Music|Carl Fischer]] published a version of this march, arranged for American [[concert band|wind bands]] by Canadian composer [[Louis-Philippe Laurendeau]], under the title "'''Thunder and Blazes'''".<ref>((Cite web|title = Thunder and Blazes |website=BandMusic PDF Library|url = http://www.bandmusicpdf.org/thunderandblazes|access-date = 2015-11-18))</ref> It was during this period that the piece gained lasting popularity as a [[screamer (march)|screamer march]]<ref>((cite journal|last1=Latten|first1=James E.|last2=Chevallard|first2=Carl|date=September 2004|title=Review: ''Teaching Music Through Performing Marches''|journal=Music Educators Journal|volume=91|issue=1|pages=62–63|doi=10.2307/3400112|jstor=3400112|s2cid=143129325))<!--| access-date=2008-09-21 --></ref> for [[circus]]es, often used to introduce [[clown]]s.<ref>((Cite web |title=Fucik - Entrance of the Gladiators (Thunder & Blazes March) for Trombo – Cherry Classics Music |url=https://cherryclassics.com/products/fucik-entrance-of-the-gladiators-thunder-blazes-march-for-trombone-quintet |access-date=2023-07-28 |website=cherryclassics.com |language=en))</ref> Today it is mainly known by this association. Laurendeau's version was also transcribed for [[fairground organ]]s.

In 1915 the New York Military Band recorded the march ([[Edison Records]], 50214).

The first portion of the piece has been quoted in such songs as "[[Goodbye Cruel World (James Darren song)|Goodbye, Cruel World]]" (1961) by [[James Darren]]; "[[Palisades Park (Freddy Cannon song)|Palisades Park]]" (1962) by [[Freddy Cannon]]; "[[Yakety Sax]]" (1963) by [[Boots Randolph]]; "Tight Rope" (1972) by [[Leon Russell]]; "[[The Show Must Go On (Leo Sayer song)|The Show Must Go On]]" (1973) by [[Leo Sayer]], covered by [[Three Dog Night]] (1974); "[[Mr. Soft]]" by [[Cockney Rebel]] (1974); "[[Sideshow (song)|Sideshow]]" (1974) by [[Blue Magic (band)|Blue Magic]]; "Esther" (1989) by [[Phish]]; "Don't Get It Twisted" (2006) by [[Gwen Stefani]]; [[“Circus”]] (2022) by [[Stray Kids]]; and "Freak" (2022) by [[Demi Lovato]]. It is used in [[Nino Rota]]'s score for [[Federico Fellini]]'s film ''[[La Dolce Vita]]'' (1960).<ref>((cite book|first=Richard|last=Dyer|title=Nino Rota: Music, Film and Feeling|publisher=Bloomsbury|date=Jul 25, 2019))</ref><ref>((cite book |last1=Philo |first1=Simon |title=Glam Rock: Music in Sound and Vision |date=2018 |publisher=Rowman & Littlefield Publishers |location=Washington, DC |isbn=978-1442271470 |page=xxxiii |chapter-url=https://books.google.com/books?id=JFdnDwAAQBAJ&dq=%22entrance+of+the+gladiators%22+%22mr+soft%22&pg=PR33 |access-date=20 November 2022 |chapter=Introduction))</ref> In the film version of ''[[Godspell (film)|Godspell]]'' (1973), Judas hums it when he begins his betrayal and crucifixion of Jesus. (In that adaptation, Jesus and all the disciples are dressed and made up as clowns.)

The march receives the occasional concert hall performance, such as at the 2007 [[Last Night of the Proms]].<ref>((cite news | author=Edward Seckerson | title=Last Night of the Proms, Royal Albert Hall, London | url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/reviews/last-night-of-the-proms-royal-albert-hall-london-464143.html | work=The Independent | date=2007-09-11 | access-date=2008-09-21))</ref>

==See also==
* [[Circus music]]
* [[Clowns]]
* [[Juggling]]

==References==
((Reflist))

==External links==
* ((cite web |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/proms/2007/aboutmusic/p72_fucik.shtm |title=Notes from BBC Proms webpage for the 2007 Last Night |access-date=July 6, 2020))((dead link|date=August 2021|bot=medic))((cbignore|bot=medic))
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