The central conflict depicted in this composition is represented when the melody of the "Marseillaise" (mar-say-EHZ) overtakes "God Preserve Thy People."
This piece was commissioned for the consecration ceremony of the new Cathedral of Christ the Savior. The central conflict depicted in this composition is represented when the melody of the "Marseillaise" (mar-say-EHZ) overtakes "God Preserve Thy People." After the final quoting of "God Save the Tsar," cannons are set off to celebrate the triumph of Russia's army over Napoleon's invasion force during the title year of, for 10 points, what bombastic musical piece by Pyotr Tchaikovsky, that is often played at American celebrations of July 4th?
This piece was commissioned for the consecration ceremony of the new Cathedral of Christ the Savior.
The 1812 Overture [or The Year 1812: Festival Overture]