Until recently, when six cannons were taken to Bethel Woods for a performance by the New York Philharmonic, the Boston Symphony Orchestra was the only American orchestra that used antique cannons for ...

BOSTON (WHDH) - National Guard soldiers set up Howitzer cannons Sunday in preparation for the grand finale of the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular — the 1812 Overture. A team of soldiers rolled three ...

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 ...

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 ...

The thunderous crack of 17 antique cannons accompanied by a playing of the "1812 Overture" will once again highlight this year's Fourth of July celebration at Long's Park Sunday. Beginning at 7:30 p.m ...

Soon it will be the Fourth of July and we may get to hear Tchaikovsky’s "1812 Overture," a rousing piece of music featuring drums, brass, church bells and cannon fire. The bells and canons will ...

CHARLESTON -- The Charleston Community Band's extended concert Thursday night will feature use of a miniature cannon on "The 1812 Overture" and guest conductors on three other songs. Many patriotic ...

Most said they were looking forward to the patriotic tunes and the fireworks display at dusk, but that the concert had something even more special to offer. For many, including the governor, it was ...

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 ...