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The Year 1812, Solemn Overture, Op. 49, popularly known as the 1812 Overture, [1] is a concert overture in E ♭ major written in 1880 by Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. The piece commemorates Russia's successful defense against the French invasion of the nation in 1812.
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Mar 11, 2021 · The 1812 Overture tells the story of Napoleon’s invasion of Russia, the Battle of Borodino, and Russia’s ultimate victory over the invaders. In the piece, Tchaikovsky uses many recurring melodies and themes to highlight different events .
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Jul 24, 2020 · Overtures can be long or short, loud or soft, melodious or dissonant; they can be anything. Following the classical era of rules and structures, when composition became less regulated, the art of the overture became even freer. Overtures are very important to an opera.
