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Commissioned to mark the 1882 All-Russia Exhibition of Arts and Crafts, this extraordinarily popular work premiered at the consecration of the Kremlin's Cathedral of the Redeemer. 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.Tchaikovsky, Peter Illich is the author of '1812 Overture, Op. 49' with ISBN 9780486428567 and ISBN 0486428567.
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