Tchaikovsky's 'Overture 1812'

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf musical composition
gptkbp:affiliatedWith orchestra
gptkbp:built 1880
gptkbp:celebrates Russian_patriotism
gptkbp:composer gptkb:Pyotr_Ilyich_Tchaikovsky
gptkbp:crew_size various ensembles
gptkbp:cultural_significance celebration_of_Russian_victory
gptkbp:dedicatedTo the_Russian_people
gptkbp:duration approximately 15 minutes
gptkbp:famous_for cannon fire
gptkbp:features brass instruments
traditional_Russian_hymns
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Tchaikovsky's 'Overture 1812'
gptkbp:includes Tchaikovsky's_own_themes
gptkbp:influenced patriotic music
later composers
French_overture_style
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:Battle_of_Borodino
arrangements for band
gptkbp:is_a_celebration_of its orchestral richness
gptkbp:is_featured_in music festivals
films
theaters
gptkbp:is_known_for its emotional impact
grand finale
its dramatic contrasts
gptkbp:is_part_of classical repertoire
gptkbp:is_recognized_for a national symbol
gptkbp:is_studied_in musicology studies
gptkbp:is_used_in gptkb:New_Year's_Eve
film soundtracks
fireworks displays
military ceremonies
celebratory events
holiday playlists
visual effects.
gptkbp:notable_feature use_of_Russian_national_themes
gptkbp:performance gptkb:Moscow
gptkbp:performedBy national holidays
concert halls
graduation ceremonies
military bands
concerts worldwide
symphony orchestras
orchestras globally
Independence_Day_celebrations
gptkbp:premiere December 12, 1882
gptkbp:publishedBy Jurgenson
gptkbp:recordings numerous artists
Leonard_Bernstein's_version
gptkbp:style romantic
gptkbp:uses percussion instruments
choral elements