1812 Overture
Download or Read eBook 1812 Overture PDF written by Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky |
Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
Total Pages | : 100 |
Release | : 2003-01-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 0486428567 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780486428567 |
Rating | : 4/5 (67 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis 1812 Overture by : Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky
Book excerpt: Commissioned to mark the 1882 All-Russia Exhibition of Arts and Crafts, this extraordinarily popular work was premiered at the consecration of the Kremlin's Cathedral of the Redeemer--the monument built to commemorate the Russian defeat of the Napoleonic invasion in 1812. A colorful musical tapestry of nationalistic themes and battle scenes, performances of the "1812" — with cannons thundering and bells pealing — have remained an electrifying outdoor event at patriotic concerts worldwide.