The Marseillaise (mar-say-AZE) heard near the start is countered later by "God save the Tsar," which is then topped by the cannon bursts in the finale.
Possibly at the suggestion of Nicholas Rubinstein, this piece was commissioned for the dedication of the Church of Christ the Savior. It starts with the melody of "save the people," a church chant, and uses a diminuendo to represent casualties. The Marseillaise (mar-say-AZE) heard near the start is countered later by "God save the Tsar," which is then topped by the cannon bursts in the finale. For 10 points, name this piece commemorating the Russian victory over Napoleon in the namesake year, written by Pyotr Tchaikovsky.
Possibly at the suggestion of Nicholas Rubinstein, this piece was commissioned for the dedication of the Church of Christ the Savior.
The 1812 Overture [or Festival Overture: The Year 1812; prompt on Festival Overture]