Tampa Bay Times

A week of classical music: 1812 Overture, Inside Beethoven's 7th, Andre Rieu

The Florida Orchestra brings out the big guns with Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture, best known for the 16 cannon shots symbolizing Russia's defense against Napoleon. "It's just a sensational piece of ...
The Hill

Let’s axe the ‘1812’ Overture once and for all

I applaud the decision of some U.S. orchestras to strike Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture” from their July 4 concert programs. This musical composition is a tribute to the military might of Tsarist Russia ...
San Diego Union-Tribune

In support of Ukraine, San Diego Symphony pulls Tchaikovsky’s ‘1812 Overture’ from concert

Following the lead of many orchestras across the globe, the San Diego Symphony on Thursday announced that it is pulling Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture,” a beloved work that has long been a staple at its ...
NorthJersey.com

Get ready for cannons, for the first time, at the '1812 Overture' at Overpeck Park July 4

Cannon to the right of you. Cannon to the left of you. But, be assured, no cannon in front of you. The "Pop Goes the 4th" holiday celebration at Overpeck County Park — unlike the Charge of the Light ...
Berkshire Eagle

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 ...
The Boston Globe

A chorus of approval of ‘1812 Overture,’ for the most part

I agree with the June 11 editorial, “ ‘1812 Overture’ shouldn’t become a casualty of war.” It’s President Vladimir Putin and his cohort who are evil, not the Russian people and their culture. During ...