Uploaded February 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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The Story Behind the 1812 - Overture by Tchaikovsky

This work was actually commissioned to commemorate Russia’s defense against Napoleon’s armies in 1812. If you listen closely, you can actually hear the themes of the French national anthem (the Marseillaise) as well as some traditional Russian folk songs and hymns.

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