The composer of this work found it "very loud and noisy" when he composed it in 1880 for the consecration of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior.
The composer of this work found it "very loud and noisy" when he composed it in 1880 for the consecration of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior. Its mingling of anthems is reminiscent of Beethoven's Battle Symphony, and its recent use as celebratory song dates to 1974 when David Mugar and Arthur Fiedler scheduled it to be played on the Charles River Esplanade. For 10 points, name this work in E flat major serving as a memorial of Russian victory over Napoleon and common finale for 4th of July concerts.
The composer of this work found it "very loud and noisy" when he composed it in 1880 for the consecration of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior.
{1812 Overture} or {Tchaikovsky’s Opus # 49}