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7 unusual facts about 1812 Overture


Break the Safe

Once they do so, the keys are turned in the slot and the game is won (you will hear the sound of the four keys followed by a Moog synthesizer version of the 1812 Overture).

Cathedral of Christ the Saviour

The original church was the scene of the 1882 world premiere of the famous 1812 Overture by Tchaikovsky.

Although Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture was written with the building's completion in mind, it had its world premiere in a tent outside the unfinished church in August 1882.

Helena Symphony Orchestra

Past shows have included "Best of Bernstein," kicked off with a riveting performance of Rhapsody in Blue and a fireworks display to 1812 Overture.

Marilyn Warren

She is also apparently known for playing Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture at high volume while travelling between courts.

Rhythm and Booms

Starting in the late '90s, howitzers from the nearby Wisconsin Army National Guard have been used in the finale, which features Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture.

Stratego

A player who successfully captures the opposing Flag is rewarded with a triumphant bit of music from the 1812 Overture.


God Save the Tsar!

Many composers made use of the theme in their compositions, most notably Tchaikovsky, who quoted it in the 1812 Overture, the Marche Slave, his overture on the Danish national anthem, and the Festival Coronation March.

Ippolit Al'tani

He conducted the first performance of the 1812 Overture (1882) and the first performances at the Bolshoi Theatre of his operas Mazeppa (1884), The Enchantress (1890), The Queen of Spades (1891) and Iolanta (1893).

V for Vendetta: Music from the Motion Picture

The track "Remember, Remember" uses the "national anthem" part of the 1812 Overture by Tchaikovsky, and "Knives And Bullets (And Cannons Too)" incorporates the piece in its final two minutes.


see also

Cleveland Orchestra discography

The Cleveland Orchestra's first recording, of Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture, was made for the Brunswick label with its first music director, Nikolai Sokoloff.