The Florida Orchestra brings out the big guns with Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture, best known for the 16 cannon shots symbolizing Russia's defense against Napoleon. "It's just a sensational piece of ...
Over the past 145 years, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture” has been used to celebrate July 4th, sell cereal and astound movie audiences. It’s been sampled and spoofed, with popping balloons ...
KALAMAZOO — The Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra will make a bold statement Friday when it performs the “1812 Overture” in its final concert of the season. “If I had to put it in a word, it’s bold. It’s a ...