1812 Overture, Op. 49
This guide follows Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture, Op. 49 (1880) in one part.
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Follow all 5 sections as they play
– 0:08–13:05
The opens with the Russian hymn, a prayer for victory. The then brings in the Russian military , and from here the Marseillaise and Russian folk tunes struggle for the upper hand. A further engagement follows. The for the brings the Marseillaise in broadened form and the cannons. Finally the with the hymn, now with ringing bells and the full brass, as the victory is celebrated.
- / Russian Hymn
- / Russian military
Section boundaries in music are not always sharp; a transition may be felt over a pause or a held chord.
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