Traditionally played at football matches in the USSR, and also heard at matches of the Russian Championship, Ukrainian Championship and other football tournaments on the territory of the former USSR.
Written by Blanter at the request of the famous sports radio commentator Vadim Sinyavsky. The first to hear the melody were composer Dmitry Shostakovich and his son Maxim, a future pianist and conductor.
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The people of this former army fled with their leaders without knowing where, wanting (Napoleon and each soldier) only one thing: to personally extricate themselves as soon as possible from that hopeless situation, which, although unclear, they were all aware of.That is why, at the council in Maloyaroslavets, when, pretending that they, the generals, were conferring, presenting different opinions, the last opinion of the simple-minded soldier Mouton, who said what everyone thought, that it was only necessary to leave as soon as possible, closed all their mouths, and no one , even Napoleon, could not say anything against this universally recognized truth.
But although everyone knew that they had to leave, there was still the shame of knowing that they had to run away. And an external push was needed that would overcome this shame. And this push came at the right time. This was what the French called le Hourra de l'Empereur [imperial cheer].
The next day after the council, Napoleon, early in the morning, pretending that he wanted to inspect the troops and the field of the past and future battle, with a retinue of marshals and a convoy, rode along the middle of the line of troops. The Cossacks, snooping around the prey, came across the emperor himself and almost caught him. If the Cossacks did not catch Napoleon this time, then what saved him was the same thing that was destroying the French: the prey that the Cossacks rushed to, both in Tarutino and here, abandoning people. They, not paying attention to Napoleon, rushed to the prey, and Napoleon managed to escape.
When les enfants du Don [the sons of the Don] could catch the emperor himself in the middle of his army, it was clear that there was nothing more to do but run as quickly as possible along the nearest familiar road. Napoleon, with his forty-year-old belly, no longer feeling the same agility and courage in himself, understood this hint. And under the influence of the fear that he gained from the Cossacks, he immediately agreed with Mouton and gave, as historians say, the order to retreat back to the Smolensk road.
The fact that Napoleon agreed with Mouton and that the troops went back does not prove that he ordered this, but that the forces that acted on the entire army, in the sense of directing it along the Mozhaisk road, simultaneously acted on Napoleon.
March is a genre of music whose works are designed for the synchronous movement of a large number of people. The march has a clear rhythm and measured tempo that does not change throughout the composition.
This genre has gained great popularity in the army, and is the main direction of military music. However, marches went far beyond military works and became widespread in the genres of stage and concert music, such as opera and ballet.
At the moment there are a great many marches. Written in different periods of time, they convey certain emotions and feelings inherent in their era. There are also works in this musical genre that have not lost their originality from the moment of their creation to the present day. Next, we will look at the most famous marches in the history of this genre.
Mendelssohn March
One of the most famous wedding marches in the world, written by the German composer and musician Felix Mendelssohn in 1842. The work was originally created for the play A Midsummer Night's Dream. And in 1858, the march was performed at the wedding of Princess Victoria, after which it gained popularity and was recognized as a wedding march.
Funeral March
Another famous march, known throughout the world, was written in 1837 by Frederic Chopin and is the third movement of four Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-flat minor. This simultaneously mixed in the music such feelings as grief, melancholy, sadness and hopelessness, which could not leave the listener indifferent. It was the author himself who became the first person to be buried to the sounds of this work. Subsequently, this music was heard more and more often at funerals of various peoples of the world, which brought fame to this march.
March "Farewell of the Slav"
Russian march created by trumpeter Vasily Agapkin in 1912-1913. From its inception to this day it has been considered a national march. To its sounds, people are seen off on long journeys, to military service, and the march also symbolizes farewell to the war. In foreign countries it is the most recognizable piece of music symbolizing the Russian Federation.
Parade march "Victory Day"
The famous Soviet song, written by composer D. Tukhmanov to the words of poet V. Kharitonov, initially became a popular drill song in the Soviet and subsequently Russian army. And then a parade march, without which not a single celebration of May 9, Victory Day, is complete.
Military march of the Army of the Rhine (Marseillaise)
The most famous march of the French Revolution (1789-1794), written in 1792 by Rouget de Lisle, was originally called the “Military March of the Army of the Rhine”. After a battalion of volunteers from Marseille entered Paris in June 1792, singing this march, it received its famous name “Marseillaise”. A year later it was chosen as the official anthem of France.
The most famous marches given in this article are only a small part of the brilliant creations of different eras, since the march is a very multifaceted and expressive musical genre. Marches can be completely different in style:
- Military drill.
- Solemn.
- Mourning.
- Sports.
- Fairy.
Such diversity naturally cannot go unnoticed by great composers. Marches can be found in major works by M. Glinka, L. Beethoven, P. Tchaikovsky, M. Mussorgsky and many other brilliant composers.
Perhaps the most popular march in the world is Mendelssohn's Wedding March. To lift your spirits, listen to the full version of the march:
The word march comes from the French marche - “walking”. In music, this is the name given to pieces written in a clear, energetic rhythm. The march is written in an even size (2/4 or 4/4).
The march became widespread in the army, being one of the main genres of military music. In addition to organizing the movement of troops, the march is designed to instill cheerfulness in the soldiers and raise their morale.
History of the origin of the march
The march emerged as a genre of military music in the late Middle Ages based on folk marching songs, military signals, and some forms of dance music.
Since the 18th century, in European countries, military instrumental chapels and orchestras, consisting of wood and brass instruments and drums, began to be specially created to perform marching music. By the beginning of the 19th century, metal drums were added to them - timpani, cymbals, etc.
The history of Russian military music dates back to the times of Kievan Rus. The playing of wind instruments during the campaign of the princely squad is mentioned in “The Tale of Igor’s Campaign.” The organizing and inspiring properties of military brass music were noted by many military leaders. A.V. Suvorov wrote that “music doubles and triples the army.”
Classification of marches
- Military march- when a military unit or other organized column of people is marching. For example, “Farewell of the Slav”. There are several types of military march:
- drill march
- field march
- counter march
- Sports March- at physical education parades and competitions (“Olympic March”).
- Funeral March (Funeral March of F. Chopin).
- Fairytale March (March of Chernomor from the opera by Ruslan and Lyudmila, “Six Miracles of the Sea” from the opera “Sadko”).
- Humorous March (“Love for Three Oranges” by S.S. Prokofiev).
- Toy march (“March” from the ballet “The Nutcracker” by P.I. Tchaikovsky).
- Children's March(from “Children’s Music” by S.S. Prokofiev).
- March song (“It’s fun to walk together”).
- Carnival march.
March is an applied genre.
Signs of the genre "March"
- strict regularity of rhythm
- bipartite size
- size 2/4 or 4/4
- always square construction structure
- chord accompaniment
- most often based on two or three themes
- marches have bright, easy-to-remember melodies
- a significant role is given to wind and percussion instruments, and especially the trumpet
The march is primarily associated with the organized movement of troops. Most often, such processions take place to the accompaniment of music. This helps synchronize the movement of the soldiers. Therefore, the corresponding musical genre is also called a march.
Origin of the genre
The answer to the question of what a march is should be sought in the history of those times when this genre was just taking shape. The first beginnings of such music can be found in antiquity. In Ancient Greece and the Roman Empire, the movement of troops was necessarily accompanied by music. This helped maintain the morale of the soldiers. That is why marches are most often cheerful and energetic in their sound, because they are meant to energize the rank and file and the officers. This formula has not changed since ancient times.
“March of the Slav” has a recognizable simple melody, thanks to which it has become almost one of the national symbols of Russia. He is also known abroad. The work is often used in Western films as an attribute of the Soviet or Russian army.
“March of the Slavic Woman” received its name as a sign of the difficult fate that was in store for all wives and mothers who accompanied their men to the front. Interestingly, the original version of the musical work did not include lyrics. All the poems appeared later, when the melody became extremely popular in the Russian army.
In 1915, the first records of the march were released. It was at this time that the First World War was going on. The troops, like air, needed “spirit-lifting” music, to which they would not be afraid to go to the front. This is exactly what this march became.
The melody was not forgotten even in Soviet times, although many, not without reason, perceived it as a symbol of the tsarist era. There is still lively debate about whether “Farewell of the Slav” was performed at the fateful parade on November 7, 1941, when troops were sent to defend the approaches to the capital from Nazi troops.
In modern Russia, branded trains set off for this march, as well as recruits who leave their homes to serve in the army.
Mendelssohn March
In 1842, Felix Mendelssohn wrote his most famous march, which over time became an international symbol of wedding celebrations and marriage. Initially, according to the author's plan, the work was part of the concert overture “A Midsummer Night's Dream”, the basis for which was the comedy of the English playwright William Shakespeare. The Prussian king Friedrich Wilhelm became the direct inspiration for this considerable work, ordering a full-fledged suite from the composer.
But over time, Mendelssohn's march became self-sufficient and took on a life of its own. This is a prime example of how the genre has become divorced from its military roots. From its predecessors, Mendelssohn's work received a recognizable structure and rhythm, but there was nothing militaristic in this music.
"Radetzky's March"
Classic military marches are also known throughout the world. For example, such a fate awaited the work of Johann Strauss the Elder, written in 1848. His "Radzeki March" was a dedication to the field marshal who saved the Austrian monarchy from the Hungarian national revolution. It was not only but also a clear expression of loyalty to the imperial power. At this time, he was experiencing an ideological conflict with his son (also a composer), who supported the rebels and performed “Marseillaise” on the barricades.
“Radetzky's March” was an unprecedented success. It soon became a mandatory attribute of the Austrian army. It was often performed on the fronts of the First World War to raise the morale of the troops. This is energetic and strict music. The march can still be heard today in Vienna, which is still considered the world capital of classical academic genres.
Compositional features
In addition to its applied features, any march is also distinguished by recognizable compositional features. It is a measured pace and a clear structure. Composers who write marches try to avoid liberties and excessive improvisation, because in this case it is difficult for the troops to follow the rhythm. Often the structure of the entire work is based on the drum roll, and it is the percussion instruments that become the reference point for the listeners.
To accurately describe what a march is, it is also necessary to mention several of its types. These are works written specifically for parades, marching, and column formation. They all have their own sizes and are written according to certain patterns. Another common type of march is mourning. It is performed at funerals and ceremonial burials. It is distinguished by a mournful melody.
The meaning of the word "march", which came to us from the French language, is diverse. A march is a method of movement in formation, a military maneuver, an army or sports campaign, a musical composition with a characteristic stamped rhythm. The visual image associated with a march is a ceremonial procession of soldiers marching in step to the sound of trumpets and kettledrums.
Translated from French, marche is action, walking, tread. In Russian, this word has other definitions. But we’ll start with the beautiful, that is, let’s talk about music. What is a march?
The history of military marches
Bravura music began to be used in the armies of different countries at the end of the 14th - beginning of the 15th centuries, simultaneously with the introduction of military discipline. What is a march in the understanding of a medieval warrior? This is a marching song combined with military signals and dance tunes (for example, polonaise and minuet).
The march can be performed by one or two instruments or by a whole orchestra. For example, in the Prussian army of the late 16th century, soldiers went into battle to the sounds of flutes and drums. The same tradition existed in the French troops. The custom of using copper plates was borrowed from the Janissaries. And today, when performing marches, wind and percussion instruments are usually used.
Instrumental compositions intended to accompany the movement of people can have a fast, medium or slow tempo. Marches are created in 6/8, 2/4 or 3/4 sizes, setting the movement speed from 60 to 140 steps per minute.
Genre of stage music
By the beginning of the 18th century, almost every European army had its own march, which sounded at peaceful parades and raised the spirit of soldiers during hostilities. It has become the same attribute as a uniform or a combined arms banner.
However, march is not only drill music. Light rhythmic melodies accompanied the appearance of actors on stage in ancient Greek and Western European medieval theaters. To the sounds of the march, the comedians bowed to the audience and left the stage.
Minor and major motifs with a precise tempo are included in symphonies, operas and suites performed on string or keyboard instruments. Gluck, Handel and Rameau, as well as Mozart, Chopin, Beethoven and Schubert, attached great importance to the march. Marches were written by Russian composers Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Nikolai Andreevich Rimsky-Korsakov, Dmitry Shostakovich, Isaac Dunaevsky and many others.
Types of musical marches
The melody of a march can be cheerful and playful, sound pompous and solemn, and contain elements of pathos and sorrow. The music of military parades has a clear organizing rhythm. Revolutionary marches (“Marseillaise”, “Internationale”, “Varshavyanka”, etc.) are filled with a similar, but softer sound.
It’s not hard to imagine what a march is, remembering the footage from Grigory Alexandrov’s film “Jolly Fellows.” Lines performed by L. Utesov to the music of I. Dunaevsky and words by V. Lebedev-Kumach: “The song helps us build and live, it, like a friend, calls and leads...” is a vivid example of a melody with a cheerful festive rhythm. Ceremonial marches are heard during official receptions, mourning music accompanies the movement of funeral processions, and the Mendelssohn March has become an indispensable attribute of wedding ceremonies.
Speaking about the significance of the march in a person’s life, we can note not only the social and aesthetic aspects. It is known that music can influence the health of the soul and body. The march, thanks to its rhythm, relieves depression, energizes, strengthens muscles, and increases their mobility. Listening to upbeat music performed on wind and percussion instruments helps cleanse the bronchi and lungs, regulates heart rate and blood circulation, and has a beneficial effect on liver function.
Engineering design
Residents of multi-storey buildings do not need to explain what a march is. This is a series of steps connecting two landings. In the construction of residential buildings, industrial enterprises, business offices, multi-level shopping centers, entertainment venues and other high-rise structures, reinforced concrete stair structures called flights are used.
According to engineering standards, the width of the march is at least 90 cm, and the length can vary from 3 to 18 steps. But, based on considerations of practicality and ease of use, the number of steps usually does not exceed ten pieces. According to their design features, multi-flight staircases are divided into straight and rotary. Depending on the angle at which the direction of the march changes from the next intermediate platform, stairs can be circular, half- or quarter-turn.
Movement of troops and combat units
What is a march in terms of military strategy? This is the name for the organized redeployment of military units, the goal of which is to reach new frontiers in the shortest possible time. During march conditions, people and military equipment move in self-propelled columns or are transported on road trains. If such a transfer of troops is carried out in wartime, the march can be directed along the front, towards the front or to the rear. To ensure secrecy, active operations are carried out under cover of darkness, and during daylight hours, military columns stop for a rest in areas with limited visibility.
In military affairs, there is such a thing as a forced march. The meaning of this expression in dictionaries is the rapid continuous movement of troops in one step. In fact, when performing forced marches by mechanized, mounted or foot units, there are still breaks. The duration of the halts, depending on the total length of the route and the assigned combat mission, ranges from several minutes to 2-3 hours.
Peaceful marches
Sometimes there are reports in the media that a “March for Nature” (ecology, science, animals, etc.) took place in some country or city. This does not mean that people marched through the streets and squares at a marching pace.
In this case, a march means an action organized by activists, the purpose of which is to attract public attention to a particular problem. As a rule, we are talking about a peaceful or protest demonstration, a procession of its participants with posters and banners, shouting verbal demands and slogans.
Incentive interjection
“Come on, get out of here!” - this call, sounding stern or threatening, was heard by many. There is probably no need to explain what it means. Synonyms for this expression are the verbs “go away”, “get out”, “run”.
During drill classes in the army, in physical education classes in schools, as well as at parades, demonstrations, and any other events that involve the march of people in ranks and columns, the command to start the movement is heard: “Step - march!”