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August 20 – Debut of "1812 Overture" 1812 Overture, August 20, Romeo And Juliet, Music Is, Music Lyrics, Choir, St Petersburg, Orchestra, Moscow

Posted on August 20, 2015 On this date in 1882, Tchaikovsky's “1812 Overture” debuted in Moscow. Here in the U.S., we talk in our history books about the War of 1812 between the United States and the United Kingdom and British colonies and Native American allies – but over in Russia, kids learn about an entirely different War of 1812. (Actually, they call it the Patriotic War of 1812. But, you know, in the Russian language.) In that year, the Russians were able to chase Napoleon's invading…

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Since most of us will hear at least part of the 1812 Overture this coming week, it's always a good reminder to "remove the cows from the stage," and enjoy your cannon fire! Enjoy your 4th of July Holiday #1812overture #cannon #cows #4thofjuly #music #musicstirsthesoul #yesisaidfirethecannon #comeandtakeit #alwaysagoodtune #lovethissong #meme #memes #friday #fridaythoughts #weekend Classical Music Humor, Classical Music Poster, Musician Jokes, 1812 Overture, Musician Humor, Band Jokes, Music Jokes, Music Nerd, Band Nerd

Since most of us will hear at least part of the 1812 Overture this coming week, it's always a good reminder to "remove the cows from the stage," and enjoy your cannon fire! Enjoy your 4th of July Holiday #1812overture #cannon #cows #4thofjuly #music #musicstirsthesoul #yesisaidfirethecannon #comeandtakeit #alwaysagoodtune #lovethissong #meme #memes #friday #fridaythoughts #weekend

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In 1880, the Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky was commissioned to compose a work in honor of the completion of a new cathedral. 

What he wrote became one of the best known, over the top, and difficult to produce pieces of music in history. Despite its popularity almost 150 years later, the composer actually thought it was one of his worst works. 

Learn more about the 1812 Overture, how it was created, and just how crazy it actually is to properly perform. 1812 Overture, Over The Top, Sydney Opera House, Things To Think About, History, Concert, Music, Building, Travel

In 1880, the Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky was commissioned to compose a work in honor of the completion of a new cathedral. What he wrote became one of the best known, over the top, and difficult to produce pieces of music in history. Despite its popularity almost 150 years later, the composer actually thought it was one of his worst works. Learn more about the 1812 Overture, how it was created, and just how crazy it actually is to properly perform.

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