Tchaikovsky 1812 Overture
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Tchaikovsky
1812 Overture, op. 49

Tchaikovsky's 1812 is amongst the most energising of compositions, with its cannons and bells commemorating the Russian defeat of Napoleon interwoven with Russian folk tunes and, of course, the Marseillaise.
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Musica recommended recording
Conductor: Erich Kunzel Telarc's Kunzel bio page
Orchestra:  Cincinnati Symphony (Pops) Orchestra website
Label: Telarc Label website
Catalogue Ref: CD80041
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Release Date: April 2001

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Kunzel, the so-called "Prince of Pops" delivers a storming performance of the 1812 with the Cincinnati Symphony Pops Orchestra.