The background of this composition was the victory of French invasion of Russian(俄法戰爭）when Napoleon(拿破侖）wanted to united the whole European continent. As we have known , the Russian successful defeated the French. Therefore , Tchaikovsky made this composition in memory of this war.
The well-known part of this composition starts at 11:30 with the trumpets play an energetic melody which represents the happy occasion where Russian celebrate the victory.
Besides , Tchaikovsky specially arranges a CANNON(大砲） , a real one , to magnify the power of the whole composition. Therefore , I suggest that do not adjust the volume too loud otherwise you might be frightened XD. However, it is usually replaced by big bass drum(大鼓）because it is hard to put a real cannon there every time you performed.
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The cannon shot at 14;14 was really scaring and really frightened because of the stage different between its original volume and the cannon's volume
回覆刪除that is why i recommend you not to adjust the volume too loud XD.
刪除yes I saw it~
刪除I just think that I should try it once XD
The reason why I have interest on contemporary classical music is because Ludovico Einaudi. I like his songs, especially “Experience”.
回覆刪除I've heard The 1812 Overture performed by brass band when I was junior high school student. It's different from the performance on your video, but very aggressive. I thought the cannon so special.
回覆刪除The overture was really elegant, and it is just like a storyteller, who silently tells the true picture of the story beside you ears. I feel as if I could see the French army attacking. The cello at the very beginning is melody-like.ˊˇˋ
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