March Slav
By Pyotr Ilyitch Tchaikovsky (1840-1893), arr. Marc Oliver
$85.99
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The Year 1812 (1812 Overture)
Concert band
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Click the PLAY button for an audio sample! Unfortunately, your browser does not support the audio element. Please consider an upgrade.The Year 1812, festival overture in Eâ™ major, Op. 49, popularly known as the 1812 Overture, is an overture written in 1880 by Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky to commemorate Russia's defense of its motherland against Napoleon's invading Grande Armée in 1812.The overture debuted in Moscow on August 20, 1882, conducted by Ippolit Al'tani under a tent near the then-unfinished Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, which also memorialized the 1812 defense of Russia. The overture was conducted by Tchaikovsky himself in 1891 at the dedication of Carnegie Hall, in what was one of the first times a major European composer visited the United States. The overture is best known for its climactic volley of cannon fire, ringing chimes, and brass fanfare finale. It has also become a common accompaniment to fireworks displays on the United States' Independence Day. The 1812 Overture went on to become one of Tchaikovsky's most popular works, along with his ballet scores to The Nutcracker, The Sleeping Beauty, and Swan Lake.
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Title: The Year 1812 (1812 Overture)
Ensemble: Concert band
Composer: Pyotr Ilyitch Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)
Arranger: Martin Tousignant
Includes score: Yes
Includes parts: No
SKU: PS-3853993-D
Seller: Benjamin Ayotte
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