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Emil Stolc
Emil Stolc

Born
28.10.1888 in Chorusice (Böhmen)

Died
01.07.1940 in Nový Vestec (Böhmen)

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Emil Štolc was born in the small town of Chorušice near Mělník and grew up in a musical environment, as his was father was active there as music teacher and folk musician. He followed the normal educational path and went to grade and high school there. After that he attended the Prague organ school in 1903. However, this educational phase did yield positive results, as he never rose above the mark “insufficient”. Quite to the contrary his studies at the conservatory in Prague were quite promising, where he studied flute. Štolc also mastered the fluegelhorn which his father had taught him. He passed his military service  in the 21st infantry regiment from 1905 to 1908 in Kutná Hora. At that time the regimental band director was Johann Sitter, and his main instrument there was the flute.

Together with his family he moved to Brandýs nad Labem where his father established a music school and a band. He finally took over the baton of his father's band in 1912, but had already acquired the mandatory artist's license for this occupation in 1909. He then moved to Prague-Smíchov in 1912 and also founded a publishing company of his own there. In terms of conductor he was active too, as in 1922 he took over the baton of the local Sokal band. Another important engagement was the position of musical director of the Band of the Citizen's National Guard No. 2 in Prague. Unfortunately, in 1933 he had to cede his conductorship to a successor as he suffered from aggravating hearing and health problems.

Aside from his activities as a publisher he released the so-called “Musical Gazette”, an “information for all friends of music” from 1922 until 1935.

In the course of his life he produced some 1,000 compositions, of which approximately 800 were released by his own publishing company. Until today a large number of his melodious and spirited marches have survived. One of his best-known pieces, however, the 80th March is not dedicated to the imperial and royal regiment of that name that existed in the Austrian army as assumed by many people. It was rather written for the then Czechoslovak president T.G. Masaryk.

A Czech source tells us much about the personality of Emil Štolc since he is described there as “honest, sincere, no intrigant, very industrious” and “one of the educated composers”.

Emil Štolc passed away in Nový Vestec near Stará Boleslav in 1940; he was buried at the Vinohrady Cemetery in Pague.

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Venkovanka

Venkovanka

Venkovanka

Venkovanka

Trocadero

Trocadero

Böhmischer Musikantengruß

Böhmischer Musikantengruß

Unser Präsident

Unser Präsident

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Venkovanka

Venkovanka

Playing music in small ensembles is the most original form of wind music and is currently gaining more and more importance. Ensemble musicians can work on important skills such as intonation, team...
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Venkovanka

Venkovanka

Composer Emil Stolc loved his Czech homeland. Many of his works are influenced by the patriotic Sokol movement. The "Venkovanka-Polka" (Country Girl / Landmädchen) is a sign of his...
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Trocadero

Trocadero

„Trocadero" is a joyful and happy parade march written by Emil Stolc and arranged by Jaroslav Zeman. Due to the practical march size this piece is a must for any festival procession.
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City Impression

City Impression

RUNDEL | audio | compact disc | CD | 21 3 Fanfaren (Euro Fanfare, Alpen Fanfare, Fanfare Royal) – Slovenia – Fiorellina - Futuro 2000 - Tuba Concerto Espagnol - Midnight Dancer - City Impression -...
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RUNDEL Marsch Collection Vol.1

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Prager Panorama

RUNDEL | audio | compact disc | CD | 9 Marsch zur Shakespeare-Feier - Polonaise Es-Dur - Polka aus der Oper »Die verkaufte Braut« - Slawischer Tanz Nr. 4 - Altböhmischer Hl....
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Böhmischer Musikantengruß

„Böhmischer Musikantengruß" by Emil Štolc is a very popular Czech (Bohemian) march with a fine trio melody and a striking bass solo. You can perform this versatile march...
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Unser Präsident

Emil Stolc loved his Czech home country and this is why many of his works are influenced by the patriotic Sokol movement, like his March „Our President" that has been arranged by Siegfried...
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Vivat Praga

Emil Štolc was born into a musical family. Though he did not complete his studies in the organ department of the Prague Conservatory, he remained closely affiliated with music for the rest of his...
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