Who composed the 1812 Overture?
Q: Who composed the 1812 Overture?
A: The 1812 Overture was composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.
Q: What is the French title of the 1812 Overture?
A: The French title of the 1812 Overture is Ouverture solennelle "L'Année 1812".
Q: What event does the overture commemorate?
A: The overture commemorates Russia's defense against Napoleon's advancing Grande Armée at the Battle of Borodino, during the French invasion of Russia.
Q: When did it have its first public performance?
A: The 1812 Overture had its first public performance on 20 August 1882 (NS; 8 August OS).
Q: Where did it have its first public performance?
A: The first public performance of the overture took place in Moscow at Cathedral of Christ the Saviour.
Q: What is most memorable about this piece?
A: The most memorable part about this piece is its climactic volley of cannon fire and ringing chimes.
