4K Full performance w/ pyrotechnics! | Tchaikovsky | 1812 Overture

Pops Principal Guest Conductor Damon Gupton takes the podium in this 2023 live concert of Tchaikovsky's iconic 1812 Overture, from our 2023 Tchaikovsky Spectacular livestream. This full-length performance featuring the Cincinnati Pops shows-off classical music's favorite bombastic hit complete with pyrotechnics, celebrated for its powerful orchestration and dramatic use of cannon fire.

The 1812 Overture, composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky in 1880, commemorates Russia's defense against Napoleon's invasion in 1812. This masterpiece is renowned for its dramatic crescendos, patriotic melodies, and the distinctive incorporation of cannon fire and church bells, symbolizing the chaos and triumph of battle.

Whether you're a lifelong fan of the Cincinnati Pops' legendary 1812 Overture vinyl recording—famous for its auditory warning due to potential speaker damage—or you've discovered this piece through your favorite movie, this performance is sure to captivate you.

00:00 Beginning
12:36 Canons!
12:48 Finale begins
14:39 More Canons!

Performance Credits:

Conductor: Damon Gupton
Orchestra: Cincinnati Pops
Fireworks: Rozzi's Fireworks

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*Listen to 1812 Overture*
🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/1XFYjO...
🎧 Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/1812...

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