The first of those anthems, the "Marseillaise," is finally vanquished by "God Preserve the Czar" during this piece's climax, which includes cannon fire.
A classic recording of this piece of music was made by the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra in 1954 using the Mercury Living Presence one-microphone technique. That recording was conducted by Antal Dorati and used a traditional carillon instead of tubular bells. Commissioned for the consecration of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, it was popularized by a 1974 holiday performance by (*) Arthur Fiedler and the Boston Pops. This piece of music begins with quiet cellos and strings playing the hymn "God, Preserve thy People," and pits two historically anachronistic national anthems against one another. The first of those anthems, the "Marseillaise," is finally vanquished by "God Preserve the Czar" during this piece's climax, which includes cannon fire. For 10 points, name this piece depicting Napoleon's invasion of Russia in the title year, composed by Tchaikovsky.
A classic recording of this piece of music was made by the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra in 1954 using the Mercury Living Presence one-microphone technique.
1812 Overture