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| − | The '''''1812 Overture''''' is a musical score written in 1880 by the [[Russian]] composer [[Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky]] to honor how the Russian military successfully repelled [[Napoleon]]'s invasion of [[Russia]] in 1812. | + | The '''''1812 Overture''''' is a musical score written in 1880 by the [[Russian]] composer [[Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky]] to honor how the Russian military successfully repelled [[Napoleon]]'s invasion of [[Russia]] in 1812. When fully performed it includes the sound of cannons firing. |
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Revision as of 03:55, October 9, 2022
The 1812 Overture is a musical score written in 1880 by the Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky to honor how the Russian military successfully repelled Napoleon's invasion of Russia in 1812. When fully performed it includes the sound of cannons firing.
Movies and television shows have featured this music, most notably the successful V for Vendetta film in both its opening and closing scenes.