Moscow - the Battle of Borodino, in 1812.
The 1812 Overture celebrates the 70th anniversary of Russia's victory over Napoleon in 1812. The piece was written by Tchaikovsky, and he was commissioned by Cathedral of Christ the Savior to write it.
1812 ... The 1812 Overture.
The piece was written by Pyotr Tchaikovsky.
Overture 1812 - 1997 is rated/received certificates of: USA:R
Moscow - the Battle of Borodino, in 1812.
The 1812 Overture celebrates the 70th anniversary of Russia's victory over Napoleon in 1812. The piece was written by Tchaikovsky, and he was commissioned by Cathedral of Christ the Savior to write it.
1812 ... The 1812 Overture.
Because the overture celebrates the Battle of Borodino in 1812, in which Russia defeated Napoleon and the French.
The "1812 Overture," composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, was completed in 1880. It was written to commemorate Russia's defense against Napoleon's invasion during the War of 1812. The overture premiered on August 20, 1882, in Moscow.
The 1812 Overture was specifically written by Tchaikovsky to be played outside the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in Moscow specifically with the accompaniment of live cannons.
The piece was written by Pyotr Tchaikovsky.
Overture 1812 - 1997 is rated/received certificates of: USA:R
Tchaikovsky. The piece was written about the Russian victory over Napoleon; it was NOT about the British-American War of 1812.
The 1812 Overture was composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovski in 1882 to commemorate Russia's defense of Moscow from Napoleon's army at the Battle of Borodino in 1812. No less than 16 cannon shots are composed into the 1812 Overture.
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1812 Overture