Simeon Tchernetsky (1881-1950) - genius of Soviet march

[Trombo]

Simeon A. Tchernetskiy (the real name - Solomon Stember; 1881-1950), conductor, composer, organizer and leader of the first Soviet military bands, one of the founders of the Soviet military March, music teacher, trombone player. The winner of the Stalin prize of the second degree (1946). Honored art worker of the RSFSR (1936).Professor (1946). Major-General (1943), inspector of military bands ]of the red army in 1924-1949.

https://ru.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%...B2%D0%B8%D1%87

Tchernetsky wrote real good baritone parts.

http://yandex.ru/video/touch/search?...t=1462807039.1

[Trombo]

Here my favorite march "Budapest":

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=e-cp3jvikk8

[Trombo]

And March "Salute of Moscow'.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qr8rhCREEDk

[JTJ]

Nice to hear some marches unfamiliar to those of us over here. I especially appreciated the soaring sound those oval baritones get at points in the music.

[davewerden]

Nice to hear some marches unfamiliar to those of us over here. I especially appreciated the soaring sound those oval baritones get at points in the music.

Agreed! Regarding "soaring" from the baritones, I think that's where those oval horns really shine. Not because they are oval, but I think they are more conical and open than a British baritone. It is much easier to get that soaring sound when your air can move through so freely. So I'm guessing the writing within these compositions and arrangements is geared to take advantage of those particular instruments. Whatever the reason, the result is really neat and uplifting!

[Trombo]

Here is the best marches of Tchernetsky.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=70i0NYwjQ5k

It's "The USSR Defence Ministry Band".

[highpitch]

Again, thanks muchly for your work posting the links!

Dennis

[Trombo]

Thank you all for the answers.

[Trombo]

I wanted to introduce Western musicians with the great composer who had a tremendous influence on Soviet military music of the 20th century.

[Trombo]

Here is an interesting version of the "March of the guards mortar" in the performance of the Brandt Brass.
The euphonium plays the famous song "Katyusha".

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tO2AWiLLfts