1812 Overture

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Tchaikovsky's classic overture written in 1880 and was written to commemorate Russia's battle with the Napoleonic forces.

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review by MNeulander. August 15, 2010

posted in Music : Classical & Opera

Few classical works can match the climax of the 1812 Overture

The 1812Overture written by Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky in 1880 to commemorate Russia's defense of Moscow against Napoleon's advancing Grande Armée at the Battle of Borodino in 1812. The overture is best known for its climactic volley of cannon fire and ringing chimes. Though most Americans recognize the work for its associations with the Independence Day celebrations of the United States, few realize the work's inspiration as being … more

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Quick Tip by MNeulander. August 15, 2010

posted in Music : Classical & Opera

A Quick Tip by MNeulander

I love this piece. I have had the pleasure of sitting on the steps of the Lincoln memorial on the 4th of July when the 1812 was played and have seen the fireworks. If you haven't had the pleasure, put it on your "Bucket List"!!! I love the work of most Russian composers, both in music and in literature. It seems that they have the ability to touch my soul!!! They really express the pathos of the human condition like no other nationality.

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