František Kovárík sen. | Composers

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František Kovárík sen.
František Kovárík sen.

Born
26.06.1858 in Čelákovice

Died
10.07.1936 in Čelákovice

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František Kovářík was born on June 26, 1858 in the vicinity of Prague, in a small place called Čelákovice. In the music of the Hungarian Infantry Regiment Great Prince Michael of Russia No. 26 he played both violin and clarinet under the baton of Military Band Director Karel Černý. In 1883 he founded a school of music and his own band in Čelákovice. In 1885 Kovářík moved to Prague, where he became director of the Imperial and Royal Privileged Civil Corps of Sharpshooters. On the basis of a recommendation pronounced by his doctor he emigrated to the United States of America. There he became director of a music school for singing. However, his nostalgia made him return to Prague. In the Bohemian capital he took over the band of the Imperial and Royal Privileged Civil Corps of Grenadiers. As Kovářík stressed discipline and orderliness in this organization, he succeeded in achieving a high level of artistry with the band. Therefore, in the years immediately prior to World War I it was regarded as one of the finest groups. Another important aspect of Kovářík’s personality becomes apparent in his social efforts: he had been a fervent advocate for the sake of Czech musicians. In addition to that he was cofounder of the Czech Bandmaster’s Union and later became president of the OSA (the Czech performing rights society). Already upon returning from the United States of America, Kovářík tinkered with the idea to make his works accessible also to rural bands at a lower rate. František Kovářík passed away in Čelákovice on July 10, 1936.

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Prager Burg

Prager Burg

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Okolo Vyšehradu
Marsch - March - Marche

"Around the Prague Castle" (Okolo Vyšehradu) is one of those typically Czech marches that are unmistakably embedded in the colorful folklore tradition of their home country. It boasts a clear melodic line as well as colorful figurations in the woodwinds. The march is an ideal example of the musical spirit that was also shaped by František Kovárík's contemporaries like František Kmoch. František Kovárík was born on June 26, 1858 in the vicinity of Prague, in a small place called Celákovice. In the music of the Hungarian Infantry Regiment Great Prince Michael of Russia No. 26 he played both violin and clarinet under the baton of Military Band Director Karel Cerný. In 1885 Kovárík moved...

Music by František Kovárík sen.

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RUNDEL Promo 2017/2018

RUNDEL Promo 2017/2018

The RUNDEL promo catalog 2017/2018 includes more than 50 new band pieces from RUNDEL Music Publications plus sample audio CD. You can listen to the audio samples here online or order the printed...
Concert Band
KAT17.2
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Maskarade

Maskarade

RUNDEL | audio | compact disc | CD | 108 Vita Pro Musica - Maskerade - Prayer and Jubilation - Joss Fritz - Dance Variants - Israeli Folk Songs - Schweizer Mosaik - Pomp & Circumstance No. 4 -...
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MVSR108-2
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Prager Burg

Prager Burg

"Around the Prague Castle" (Okolo Vyšehradu) is one of those typically Czech marches that are unmistakably embedded in the colorful folklore tradition of their home country. It...
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MVSR2636
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