What is the 1812 Overture?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

The 1812 Overture does NOT describe Napoleon's invasion of Russia, the defeat of the French army in Moscow, and its retreat. At least, not literally. Instead its description is more of the emotional turmoil of the Russian peasants during the war.

Answer 3

The 1812 Overture is a symphonic work by Tchaikovsky, written in 1880, commemorating the Russian victory over the French at the Battle of Borodino.

Answer 4

14 Minutes and 49 Seconds 17 minutes and 07 seconds

Answer 5

It's about the Battle of Borodino, which was Russia's victory over Napoleon. The piece is NOT about the British-American War of 1812.

Answer 6

The commonly referred to 1812 Overture, official titled The Year 1812 was written by the Russian composer Tchaikovsky. The debut of The Year 1812 was on August 20, 1882 in Moscow.

Answer 7

The Battle of Borodino.