"Bayerischer Defiliermarsch",

Armeemarschsammlung The (Army March Collection), also known as the ''Prussian Army March Collection'' () refers to the basic catalog of works of German military march music. Origins The basis for the creation of an extensive set of scores for military brass bands ...

II, 146, is a well-known military march of the 19th century, composed by in

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1850.

History

It started as a march for a regiment in Ingolstadt but gained popularity in the Austro-Prussian War and Franco-Prussian War. It is said that

Ludwig II of Bavaria Ludwig II (Ludwig Otto Friedrich Wilhelm; 25 August 1845 – 13 June 1886) was King of Bavaria from 1864 until his death in 1886. He is sometimes called the Swan King or ('the Fairy Tale King'). He also held the titles of Count Palatine of the ...

himself decided to raise the march as official ''Bayerischen Avancier- und Defiliermarsch'' during military parades. It is a household name and still a very well known symbol of the Free State of Bavaria and together with the

Bayernhymne The Bayernhymne (Hymn of Bavaria) is the official anthem of the Free State of Bavaria. History The melody of the song was written by Max Kunz in 1835. The text for the original first three stanzas was written by Michael Öchsner. Both men wer ...

part of its national symbols. The march is being played during events and appearances of the Bavarian head of states, political contenders and instead of

Preußens Gloria Preußens Gloria, Armeemarschsammlung II, 240, is a well-known military march of the 19th century, composed by Johann Gottfried Piefke (1817–1884). "Preußens Gloria" ("The Glory of Prussia" or "Prussia's Glory") was written in 1871 after the ...

at official state visits in Bavaria.

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's film about

Ludwig II Ludwig II (Ludwig Otto Friedrich Wilhelm; 25 August 1845 – 13 June 1886) was King of Bavaria from 1864 until his death in 1886. He is sometimes called the Swan King or ('the Fairy Tale King'). He also held the titles of Count Palatine of the ...

uses the music during the coronation festivities. The "Defiliermarsch" was played during the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich and as well as German contribution to the inauguration of the

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in Montreal. Due to its tremendous popularity among Bavarians, it is widely regarded the country's "secret anthem". : \relative c''

References

External links

Typical arrangement by Plattlinger Isarspatzen on youtube
{{DEFAULTSORT:Bayerische Defiliermarsch German songs Culture of Bavaria German military marches 1850s songs