Joachim Bock

Polka meines Lebens

With "The Polka of My Life," Joachim Bock has created a musical declaration of love for Bohemian brass music. The title alone reveals what matters most to the composer: his deep connection to that unmistakable sound that has thrilled generations of brass music enthusiasts. The work is intended as a tribute to the great masters of brass band music—first and foremost Ernst Mosch, but also composers such as Jaromír Vejvoda, Antonín Borovička, Karel Vacek, and Jaroslav Skabrada, whose melodies and arrangements have left a lasting mark on the Bohemian musical tradition. The melodic line alternates between melancholic moments and harmonious, resonant passages. This creates that special atmosphere familiar to every true brass band music lover: the enthusiasm and emotional depth that only this music can evoke. The sophisticated orchestration draws on numerous stylistic features of the great masters, making "The Polka of My Life" a work full of passion, authenticity, and Bohemian musical culture.