Watch the Boston Pops orchestra perform ‘1812 Overture’

The Boston Pops orchestra performed the “1812 Overture” by Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky on the Fourth of July as ...
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See Memorial Day fireworks that lit up the sky for Celebration at the Station

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It’s hard to top the percussive power of “The 1812 Overture” but the fireworks Sunday night at Celebration at the Station rivaled ...
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Why America plays a Russian tune on Independence Day

I've long been a fan of Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture" but was always intrigued about its relevance on America's Independence Day. Why it matters: It's a staple for Fourth of July celebrations ...
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Will the traditional ‘1812 Overture’ conclude Tanglewood on Parade this summer? Here’s the decision

LENOX — What would Tanglewood on Parade be without the audience-favorite show-closer, Tchaikovsky’s triumphal, cranked-up “1812 Overture,” complete with live or pre-recorded cannons and a ...