Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture, written in…

August 1882 CE

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture, written in 1880 to commemorate Russia's defense of their fatherland against Napoleon's invading Grande Armée in 1812, debuts in the Cathedral of Christ the Savior in Moscow on August 20 [O.S. August 8] 1882, conducted by Ippolit Al'tani.

The overture is best known for its climactic volley of cannon fire, ringing chimes, and brass fanfare finale.

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