Wohlauf, Kameraden! in Archival Recordings 1928-1941

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Brandenburg Historica Presents the Fourth Release in our Acclaimed Historic Military Music Series …

INCLUDES TWENTY TWO TRACKS!

NEARLY SIXTY-FOUR MINUTES PLAYING TIME!

The cavalrymen of the Reichswehr and Wehrmacht ride again in this new CD compilation from Brandenburg Historica!

This album features TWENTY-TWO tradition-steeped cavalry marches and songs from the last three hundred years of German history, presented in archival performances (recorded between 1928 and 1941) by the musicians of the mounted formations of the Reichswehr and Wehrmacht, as well as other German military bands and choruses of the interwar period.

Featured on this album are a host of historic and unmistakably “equestrian” marches, all of which have been carefully selected to provide a representative sampling of the work tempos employed by German mounted units on parade. These include slow marches, marches at a trot and marches at a gallop, as well as numerous cavalry presentation marches played by ancient regiments long celebrated in the annals of German military history. Most strikingly and uniquely, Wohlauf, Kameraden also features magnificent vocal renditions of classic German cavalry battle songs, the stirring lyrics of which were once heard in campaigns ranging from those of the Wars of Liberation (1813-1815) to the World Wars of the twentieth century.

Among the treasures featured in Wohlauf, Kameraden are such musical rarities as:

The Marsch der Pappenheimer Reiterschwadron, a dynamic concert march on cavalry themes written in honor of the Reichswehr formation that maintained the traditions of the heavy cavalry of the Bavarian Royal Army; a textbook performance of a rarely-heard but essential cavalry classic, the fanfare- like Paradepost of the Prussian Cavalry, which was a regular feature at German cavalry parades; and the percussive Trabmarsch of the Prussian Army’s élite Regiment der Gardes du Corps, performed by its actual “successor” regiment of the Reichswehr at Potsdam!

Also heard here are: Der Hohenfriedberger, the musical signature of Frederick the Great’s “Bayreuth Dragoons,” presented in an authentic yet seldom-heard arrangement for cavalry Trompeterkorps; a rare performance of the stirring Galoppmarsch of the 1. Leibhusaren-Regiment at Danzig, performed by the band of Reichswehr’s mounted supply-train detachment at Berlin-Lankwitz; and two traditional Saxon cavalry marches performed by the Trompeterkorps of the Wehrmacht’s 4th Artillery Regiment at Dresden, appropriately introduced by cavalry bugle calls!

Wohlauf, Kameraden also presents several of the most important songs sung by German cavalrymen throughout the last two centuries, including: Was blasen die Trompeten? Husaren heraus!, Ernst Moritz Arndt’s paean to the Prussian "Hussar General" Field Marshal Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher; the Schwedter-Reiterlied, the regimental song of the Wehrmacht’s Kavallerie-Regiment 6 at Schwedt on the Oder, written by a young Prussian aristocrat who commanded one of its Reiter squadrons; and the album's title track, Wohlauf, Kameraden ("Come on, Comrades!"), the cavalry battle song of the Wars of Liberation (1813-1815) written by the poet Friedrich Schiller, performed here by a soldiers’ chorus with the "First Post" of the Cavalry Zapfenstreich as its introduction!

The ELECTRICAL (as opposed to the earlier ACOUSTIC) recordings assembled in this compilation date from an era that saw significant advances in recording technology, and have been skillfully engineered to maximize the considerable fidelity already inherent to them. These restored performances capture a dash and élan invariably missing from postwar military music programs, yet they communicate a crispness and immediacy that speak powerfully to modern listeners. The treble tones of German cavalry trumpets resound here once more in all of their crystalline clarity, backed by the thundering basses of kettledrums and the weighty, brass tones of helicon tubas. Even the ancient, valveless Feldtrompeten of the German cavalry - instruments once used by the “Guilds of Heralds” of the Holy Roman Empire - speak again on this album with renewed, full-spectrum dynamism!

Years in the making, painstakingly researched and magnificently produced, Wohlauf, Kameraden is accompanied by a richly illustrated, twenty-four page booklet that presents a thorough discussion of the cavalry arm in the Reichswehr and Wehrmacht, its traditions, the structure of German army mounted bands and the background of the featured musical selections.

Wohlauf, Kameraden is certain to excite the "inner cavalryman" of all its listeners, and is sure to be a valued addition to your military music library.

01) Marsch der Pappenheimer Reiterschwadron (Rupprecht) 3:26
       Band of the 7th Bavarian Engineer Batallion
       Obermusikmeister Josef Schifferl, Conductor

02) Was blasen die Trompeten? Husaren, heraus! – Reiterlied (Trad.-Arndt) 2:12
       Male Chorus with Wind Orchestra
       Max Stange, Choirmaster

03) Parademarsch AM III, 1f (Krause) 3:16
       Berlin Corps of Fanfares and Winds
       M. Middeldorp, Conductor

04) Der Hohenfriedberger AM III, 1b (Trad.) 2:23
       Trumpet Corps of the 4th Prussian Reiter-Regiment, Potsdam
       Obermusikmeister Otto Wagner, Conductor

05) Parademarsch der 18. Husaren HM III A, 58 (Müller) 2:47
       Berlin Corps of Fanfares and Winds
       M. Middeldorp, Conductor

06) Trabmarsch des Regiments der Gardes du Corps HM III B, 7 (Trad.) 2:59
       Trumpet Corps of the 4th Prussian Reiter Regiment, Potsdam
       Obermusikmeister Otto Wagner, Conductor

07) Hurra, Viktoria! – Reiterlied (Trad.-Buchhorn) 3:09
       Band of the 9th Prussian Infantry Regiment, Spandau with Vocal Quartet
       Obermusikmeister Adolf Berdien, Conductor

08) Signal "Galopp" und Amazonenmarsch HM III B, 37 (Hertel) 3:09
       Trumpet Corps of the 4th Artillery Regiment, Dresden
       Obermusikmeister Fritz Waldau, Conductor

09) Paradepost und Schwedischer Reitermarsch AM III, 70 (Trad.) 3:05
       Trumpet Corps of the 4th Prussian Reiter Regiment, Potsdam
       Obermusikmeister Otto Wagner, Conductor

10) Kreuzritter-Fanfare (Henrion) 2:24
       Trumpet Corps of the 4th Prussian Reiter Regiment, Potsdam
       Obermusikmeister Otto Wagner, Conductor

11) Schwedter-Reiterlied (Bronsart von Schellendorff) 2:57
       Band and Chorus of the Garrison Command, Paris
       Stabsmusikmeister Ludwig Klamberg, Conductor

12) Signal "Schritt" und Parademarsch im Schritt HM III A, 64 (Baum) 2:22
       Trumpet Corps of the 4th Artillery Regiment, Dresden
       Obermusikmeister Fritz Waldau, Conductor

13) Trabmarsch des Dragoner-Regiments 2 HM III B, 30 (Trad.) 2:35
       Trumpet Corps of Cavalry Regiment 6, Schwedt/Oder
       Obermusikmeister Ludwig Klamberg, Conductor

14) Galoppmarsch des Leibhusaren-Regiments 1 HM III B, 22 (Trad.) 2:51
       Trumpet Corps of the 3rd Prussian Supply-Train Detachment, Berlin-Lankwitz
       Musikmeister Willi Thiele, Conductor

15) Reiters Morgenlied (Silcher-Hauff) 3:15
       Male Chorus
       Max Stange, Choirmaster

16) Des Grossen Kurfürsten Reitermarsch AM III, 72 (Graf von Moltke) ..3:03
       Wind Orchestra
       Carl Woitschach, Conductor

17) Trabmarsch aus der "Quadrille" HM III B, 9 (Graf von Redern) 2:53
       Trumpet Corps of the 3rd Prussian Supply-Train Detachment, Berlin-Lankwitz
       Musikmeister Willi Thiele, Conductor

18) Hie guet Brandenburg allewege - Fanfarenmarsch (Henrion) 3:08
       Military Orchestra with Fanfares
       Army Music Inspector Oskar Hackenberger, Conductor

19) Trabmarsch "Ich hört ein Bächlein rauschen" HM III B, 46 (Schubert) 2:30
       Wind Orchestra
       Unnamed Conductor

20) Der Pappenheimer AM III, 138 (Trad.) 3:04
       Cavalry Orchestra with Kettledrums
       Joseph Snaga, Conductor

21) Kürassiermarsch "Grosser Kurfürst" AM III, 142 (von Simon) 2:43
       Trumpet Corps of Cavalry Regiment 6, Schwedt/Oder
       Obermusikmeister Ludwig Klamberg, Conductor

22) Wohlauf, Kameraden! - Reiterlied (Zahn-Schiller) 3:19
       Male Chorus with Military Orchestra
       Hugo Riedel, Choirmaster

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Wohlauf, Kameraden! is the fourth installment of a planned, lengthy series of compilation CDs presenting archival recordings of German military music from 1900 to 1945.

A Reviewer in the September 2008 issue of Mit klingendem Spiel: Zeitschrift der Deutschen Gesellschaft
für Militärmusik e. V. states:

"The editor of the 'Record Review' must admit that he is favorably predisposed toward new CDs from
Brandenburg Historica, for he knows of no other US productions that offer anything comparable in the
area of historic recordings. And one should not limit oneself to the USA alone, for even in Europe and
Japan one has to search far and wide to find such productions. The carefully selected music on this CD
has been reconstructed in exemplary, even incredible fashion, without encroaching on the integrity of
the original material. This merits the highest praise! … [Regarding the accompanying English-language
booklet], its richly illustrated presentation of the history of the German cavalry and mounted troops,
as well as its commentary on the individual selections, deserves applause and recognition.
[This is a] CD that will not only interest collectors and enthusiasts, but one which should also be
included in every serious archive." www.germanmilitarymusic.org

A Reviewer in the October 2008 issue of Defilé: Official Publication of the International Military
Music Society, Netherlands Branch is enthusiastic:

"The marches on this CD have been painstakingly selected to provide a representative presentation of
the work of German mounted bands… the performances are on a high professional level and the technical
quality [of the CD] is truly excellent. In addition to a number of well-known parade marches, there is
a selection of fine but lesser-known marches, all of which are special because they are presented in
original cavalry arrangements… The insert booklet is unusually informative… From a musical and
historical standpoint, I strongly recommend this CD."

A Reviewer in RVS: Newsletter of the Robert Hoe Branch of the International Military Music Society
says:

"This is a truly magnificent product you will want to have… The sound quality is excellent, [with] no
scratches, skips or 'wizzies' on the CD, which is amazing considering these recordings were made between
1928 and 1941. The marches consist of some of the classic German marches and some that will probably be
new to you… If you have seen any of the three earlier recordings (still available by the way from
Brandenburg Historica), you will recognize the quality of the work done in ‘Wohlauf, Kameraden.' I can
recommend this CD as a first rate product and a welcome addition to what I hope will be a continuing
series."

A Reviewer on Schellack Collectors Forum states:

"After 'Gott, Kaiser, Vaterland', 'Großdeutschland' and 'Hoch Deutschlands Flotte', Brandenburg
Historica continues its elite CD series with only pure military music, offering nothing but the very
best - from historical background on tracks and their authors, to [a] perfect selection of tracks. This
time, their challenge was [the] German cavalry, which was a pleasant surprise to me, since I've always been a
big fan of cavalry music…The album is opened with the 'Marsch der Pappenheimer Reiterschwadron'
(excellent choice!), starting with fanfares playing the cover tune, 'Wohlauf, Kameraden'…. already
after this (fantastic) march, the listener gets in the 'cavalry mood' and stays there until the last track
ends…With best greetings and wishes for Brandenburg Historica to keep up the good work."
www.schellackforum.com

A Colonel of the US Army (Retired) from Connecticut, USA states:

"The cavalry compilation was outstanding… What’s next, and when?"

A University Professor from Minnesota, USA says:

"Just a note to say that your latest CD is outstanding. The music is inspiring and exciting; the
reproduction is better than anyone could expect from recordings made so long ago, and the documentation
is remarkably well done… Thanks very much for this excellent CD… "

An Educator from New Jersey, USA is astounded:

"The work you’ve done to develop this project is incredible… You've helped bring this history to life
through incredibly well written and well-researched track descriptions. You’ve helped transport me back
through time. You’ve added a dimension that only people who’ve lived through the period could have
experienced."

An Advanced Collector of Military Music from Japan exclaims:

"This recording’s quality is the best. The engineer has done a perfect job. The notes in the booklet
are not notes, but an encyclopedia of the German Cavalry… This CD is a really great item in all ways!"

A Collector from Arizona, USA is pleased:

"I am amazed at the high sound quality… This album helps to fill a very important gap in my library.
Thank you."

An Artist from Arizona, USA is moved:

"At this moment I’m listening 'in awe' to your latest CD – 'Wohlauf, Kameraden.' The music is excellent
and the sound rich and deep. That beginning introduction ‘mit Kesselpauken und Trompeten’ brought tears
to my eyes! The liner notes are superb, and I love the clever way that full-color view of the cavalry
unit comes together inside! Another masterpiece from Brandenburg!"

A US Army Captain from Florida, USA reports:

"The sound quality was very impressive. The liner notes are an attraction in themselves – in a class of
their own."

An Officer of the German Federal Air Force (Retired) is succinct in his praise:

"Gigantic!"

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