1812 Overture

In the performance of "2005 Classical Spectacular", the scene from the last paragraph of "1812 Overture". At the beginning of the song, a deep and broad theme appears, representing the vast territory and infinite scenery of Russia. Later, the music entered the Ministry of Development, and an aggressive theme represented the invasion of the French army. Turning to a march again, it expresses that the Russians are armed to the front line and ready to resist the invaders. Later, the fierce subject conflict depicts the brutal war. The distorted Marseillaise inside represents the French army. Later, the Russians won the war, and the Russian national anthem pushed the music to its climax with the sound of guns and bells. After completing the Overture of 1812, Tchaikovsky was not satisfied. In a letter to his patron and friend Mrs. Maker, he said: "This piece will be very noisy and noisy. I didn't have much enthusiasm when I wrote it. Therefore, this piece may not have any artistic value." He didn't think that this piece of music would later become his most popular work. However, Soviet writer maxim gorky praised "1812 Overture". "The deeply popular music of this overture echoed solemnly and powerfully in the hall like smooth waves. It grabbed you with something new and held you high above the times. Its voice expressed this solemn historical moment and extremely successfully depicted the power and majesty of the people to rise up to defend the motherland."