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The ‘1812 Overture,’ an Independence Day staple, is prominently featured in U.S. popular culture

Over the past 145 years, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture” has been used to celebrate July 4th, sell cereal and astound movie audiences. It’s been sampled and spoofed, with popping balloons ...
Sports Illustrated

Watch: Notre Dame's Gameday Tradition Thrives Despite Unusual Challenges

Notre Dame football has countless gameday traditions but one of the biggest is the playing of the 1812 Overture between the third and fourth quarters. The band plays the final portion of the overture ...
PBS

The National Symphony Orchestra Performs "The 1812 Overture"

The National Symphony Orchestra performs "The 1812 Overture" on 2024’s "A Capitol Fourth." Experience the magic of the incredible fireworks from our nation’s capital set to the sounds of the renowned ...