Save O God, thy People.
A parody of this work by PDQ Bach frequently quotes "Pop Goes the Weasel." Around two minutes into this piece, the score is marked poco stringendo then poco piu mosso before the horns lead. This work opens with a sextet comprised of two violas and four celli playing the plaintive Troparion of the Holy Cross, in E Flat Major, which represent its heroics. The premier of this work coincided with the consecration of the Cathedral of Christ (*) the Savior. It also quotes the folk song U Vorot, Vorot, the composer's opera The Voyevoda and the hymn "Save O God, thy People." It's not the Marche Slave, but this work does feature God Save the Tsar and La Marseillaise , which are dueling anthems in various parts of this work. For 10 points, identify this notable work by Tchaikovsky featuring bells and orchestrated cannon fire.
A parody of this work by PDQ Bach frequently quotes "Pop Goes the Weasel."
1812 Overture [or The Year 1812, Festival Overture in E flat major, Op. 49]