Military Music in the Campaign of 1866

The Seven Weeks War of 1866 occurred during a golden age of military music in both Austria and Prussia. This study will examine the background to this music, the role of military bands in contemporary culture, their repertoire and their exploits on the battlefield. Part One Prussia: the Wieprecht era the development of military music the three types of music (infantry, Jaeger and cavalry), and the composition of the respective bands the Army March Collection Berlin's golden era: concerts, parades and competitions. Includes a bibliography providing a fascinating insight into military music in mid 19th-century Europe, and the part it played in the Campaign of 1866. Researched from original German sources, bringing to light many facts hithertounknown or neglected for many years, it also has a list of recommended CDs and records.