1812 Overture by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (slowed version)

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  • čas přidán 13. 09. 2024
  • The Year 1812 Solemn Overture, Op. 49, popularly known as the 1812 Overture is 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.
    The 15-minute overture is best known for its climactic volley of cannon fire, ringing chimes, and a 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.
    The piece is featured prominently in both the opening and ending scenes of the film V for Vendetta.
    The melody of Dan Fogelberg's top ten hit "Same Old Lang Syne" is drawn from the distinctive leitmotif that represents the Russian forces in the piece.
    The riff of The Move's 1966 hit single "Night of Fear" was adapted from 1812 Overture.

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