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The Year 1812, Festival overture in E flat major, Op. 49, popularly known as the 1812 Overture (Russian: Торжественная увертюра 1812-ого года) is a classical overture written by Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky in 1880. The piece was written to commemorate Russia’s defense of Moscow against Napoleon’s advancing Grande Armée at the Battle of Borodino in 1812. The Overture debuted in the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in Moscow on August 20, 1882 (in the Gregorian or NS calendar; the date in the Julian or OS calendar was August 8). The overture is best known for its climactic volley of cannon fire and ringing chimes.
On his 1891 visit to the United States, Tchaikovsky conducted the piece at the dedication of Carnegie Hall in New York City. While this piece has no connection with United States history, it is often a staple at Fourth of July celebrations, such as the annual show by the Boston Pops and at Washington DC’s annual program called A Capitol Fourth.
On his 1891 visit to the United States, Tchaikovsky conducted the piece at the dedication of Carnegie Hall in New York City. While this piece has no connection with United States history, it is often a staple at Fourth of July celebrations, such as the annual show by the Boston Pops and at Washington DC’s annual program called A Capitol Fourth.
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ChiefKakashi wrote:
THE CANNONS <3<3<3
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edarragh5 wrote:
This is such an amazingly powerful track. Inspired and inspiring!
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Fabian169 wrote:
Tell you one thing: Tschaikovski, Beethoven and Bach.... First Metalheads ever...
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twinkiefatsack wrote:
So good.
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A9999A wrote:
a masterpiece
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Bookman1974 wrote:
"Cannon to right of them, Cannon to left of them, Cannon behind them Volley'd and thunder'd; Storm'd at with shot and shell, While horse and hero fell, They that had fought so well Came thro' the jaws of Death Back from the mouth of Hell, All that was left of them, Left of six hundred." Wrong war of course, but the cannons, the cannons
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radio-tractore wrote:
cannons!
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Bolters wrote:
Of course he didnt have long hair but he was excellent!!!!!
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Bolters wrote:
My favorite long hair!
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OzymandiasD wrote:
Astounding
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GunfeldBach wrote:
i have never once in my life heard relaxing music other than this
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Eyete wrote:
powerfully moving piece!
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Quispiam wrote:
It's so incredible, so... mad!
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fravog wrote:
Masterpiece !
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carlosserna wrote:
,........................ I like IT!,.........
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Oscarbate wrote:
I was really blown away by this. Incredible.
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honeybeeman wrote:
can't you just see the glass shattering in the captains cabin as the titanic sinks
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maramaranatha wrote:
I can't believe that in my roughly 26 years of playing and studying classical music, I've never listened to this overture from beginning to end. Now I have! There were quite a few surprises.
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Jim_Bacon wrote:
remember, remember, the fifth of november...
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andreyspirt wrote:
^_^ cool
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