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The Year 1812, Solemn Overture, Op. 49, popularly known as the 1812 Overture, [1] is a concert overture in E ♭ major written in 1880 by Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. The piece commemorates Russia's successful defense against the French invasion of the nation in 1812.
21 lut 2011 · Tchaikovsky - 1812 Overture (Full with Cannons) WARNING: Cannons may make dogs bark, scare your mom, leave your neighbor dumbfounded, make cats panic, wake you up in the middle of the night...
21 cze 2011 · Pyotr Tchaikovsky's 1812 performed by the Osaka Philharmonic....more.
It's a concert overture in E♭ major written in 1880 by Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky to commemorate the successful Russian defense against Napoleon's invading Grande Armée in 1812...
Learn about the history, reception and performance of Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture, a musical depiction of Napoleon's invasion of Russia. This article requires a free registration to access.
Three options were suggested: an overture to open the exhibition; an overture for the silver jubilee of Alexander II; or, a cantata for the consecration of the nearly completed Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, which was built to commemorate Napoleon's defeat against Russia in 1812 .
21 cze 2024 · Learn about the origin, composition and reception of Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture, a rousing piece celebrating the Russian victory over Napoleon. Discover how the work uses patriotic melodies, features cannon fire and bells, and has been adapted, parodied and criticized.
