– Arrangement –
Julius Fučík
Florentiner Marsch
Grande Marcia Italiana
op. 214
as performed by
Quetsch ‘n’ Vibes
Arrangement for
Styrian Accordion, Vibraphone, Marimba, 2 Glockenspiels, Musical Saw
Leonhard Waltersdorfer

Trio Version

written by:
Julius Fučík
arranged by:
Leonhard Waltersdorfer
performed by:
Quetsch ‘n’ Vibes
AKM registration number:
25249671

This trio arrangement of Julius Fučík’s Florentiner Marsch was created for the instrumentation of Quetsch ‘n’ Vibes. The rhythmic precision and characteristic drive of the original are preserved, while the redistribution of material across Styrian accordion and mallet instruments results in a transparent and chamber-like texture.

A prominent solo for musical saw introduces a distinctive colour and a subtly theatrical element, contrasting with the martial character of the march.

The arrangement is recorded on the album Kaleidoskop by Quetsch ‘n’ Vibes.

Quartet and large percussion ensemble versions of the work have also been developed.

Instrumentation

Player 1:

  • Styrian Accordion
  • Glockenspiel 1

Player 2:

  • Vibraphone
  • Musical Saw

Player 3:

  • Marimba (5-octave)
  • Glockenspiel 2
This work has been recorded on CD.