An early part of this work makes use of the folk dance "At the Gate, at my Gate" after eight cellos introduce the Troparion of the Holy Cross, "God Save Thy People."
One part of this work includes a theme taken from its composer's opera, The Voyevoda. An early part of this work makes use of the folk dance "At the Gate, at my Gate" after eight cellos introduce the Troparion of the Holy Cross, "God Save Thy People." Occasionally, Mikhail Glinka's "Glory" replaces another piece quoted late in this work. At the end of this work, the melody from "God Save the Tsar" is introduced after a swarming cadenza arises from a horn fanfare based on La Marseillaise. For 10 points, identify this work that features a carillon imitating church bells and sixteen cannons, a creation of Pyotr Tchaikovsky celebrating the Russian defeat of Napoleon.
One part of this work includes a theme taken from its composer's opera, The Voyevoda.
1812 {Overture} [or The {Year} 1812, {Festival Overture} in {E flat major}; or Tchaikovsky {Op.} 49]