Last night my 85 year old father passed away. While i lived at home, and well after I moved out, he played 1812 ever single Sunday - without fail. I believe the vinyl LP he had was of -Stokowski conducting the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra . Today I'm listening to it in his honour. It still soothes and stirs.
@@quuaaarrrk8056 I guess he died? I want to know why it took him so long to find a choral version, especially if he was happy with a recorded performance.
82 years ago, I listened to the 1812 Overture as my first ever piece of classical music.Thrilled as I was then,that thrill still is there today!! Thank you Peter.
@@moviereviews1446 In many Slavic languages Peter = Pyotr, Paul = Pavel, Nicholas = Nikolai, etc... All of these are the same Latin names that vary in pronunciation across Europe. Check Wikipedia for more on this.
my dad used to blast this when i was a toddler. eventually i would demand "the canon song" and make him fast forward it, now i appreciate the whole thing
Me too! Isn't classical music just great for kids? I guess we were too young to know we 'were't supposed to like it'. Thank goodness for parents who help their little ones immerse themselves in these glorious sounds!
I was privileged to be in a chorus on a Grammy nominated recording of this choral version made in 1996. I have preferred this version ever since that introduction to it. The chorus brings a richness to the piece I just love.
Tchaikovsky: Okay, we need some Artillery, a full scale Choir and an Array of Churchbells for this... Orchestra: You need What? Tchaikovsky: Did I Stutter?
Critic: "No! We can't use cannons in a piece like this!" Tchaikovsky: "Yes." Critic: "Tchaikovsky, no!" Tchaikovsky: "TCHAIKOVSKY YES" *proceeds to shove critic into one of the cannons* probably cringe as f but i tried
Hearing the right version makes such a difference in classical music. This is hands down the best version of 1812 ive ever heard. This song is the epitome of glory and calls of victory. Every time I hear it I feel a sense of triumph on a grandiose scale.
funny guy ... but indeed, you are correct. This piece has been one of my favourites for decades, maybe one of my first real classical music ever heard. It remains on most top 10 all time classical lists. No surprise there.
I will have to go back and listen again! I would hate to miss the best part! More seriously though I believe this is the best version I have heard yet.
Whenever reading the war scenes in War And Peace, I would play this while reading. It was probably one of the best reading experiences I've had reading that book
@@congaplaya The way to read War and Peace is ebook translation. Then you can blow up the type. I made it all 14 pt font and got it done in right at a week!
For me this is the most 'visual' piece of music, when I hear the jaunty French theme I can picture the troops marching confidently into battle, then it all comes crashing down in that series of descending scales, then the reprise of the Russian theme, victory, cannons and bells...marvellous.
@@waitdont716 It was made by Tchaikovsky to commemorate the Russians who were able to beat back Napoleon. Nobody could rightfully joke about the French back in the day, and in no way is this piece supposed to be mocking the French invasion. This was a devastating conflict that didn't only absolutely devastate the French army, but absolutely devastated pretty much everyone in Russia. This piece is to server as a timeline of events depicting the 1812 invasion of Russia through the eyes of the Russians, and the parts where "La Marseillaise" plays, (depicting the French Army), is used in situations to show the struggle between France and Russia, in no way making the French Army seem like a joke. Napoleon was a military genius to the point where even after 90% of the French Army was decimated, (1813-1814), generals would not dare to fight Napoleon directly. Heck, during battles, men of the French Army would sometimes yell "Vive Napoleon!" and hearing that made the opposing armies flee. I don't know where or how you came up with the idea that this piece is to poke fun at the French, but I wish to see you educate yourself more on the Napoleonic Wars and the history of this piece.
@@vivelafrance6314 I know what its about the napoleanic wars but again Tchaikovsky made because thats what they wanted him to make he didnt even like the musical just listen to his others musicals he didnt even make them like this
Cuando tenia 9 años , mi Padrino me hizo escuchar esta hermosa obertura y me la explico recuerdo escucharla y quedar fascinado ... hoy con 37 años la estoy escuchando y recordándolo a el y a mi tia con una hermosa sonrisa !!!!
When thinking about the historical context involved in this great composition, you can easily conclude that it is the type of music that will give you goosebumps when listening to it….even if you’re not French or Russian.
@@Paul_Sergeyev 1812 est l'année de l'envahissement de la Russie par Napoléon (Campagne de Russie), pas l'année de la composition de cette œuvre musicale (1880) et surtout jouée publiquement pour la toute première fois en 1882 ; en 1812 Tchaïkovsky n'était même pas né (1840) 😊
This reminds me of the version I fell in love with when I was between 6 and 10 years old. Almost 50 years ago. I’m going to be 56 in March. This was the first serious piece of music with which I connected. One of the greatest. 100% passion.
I've written a new overture. Oh great stuff Pete, we've got your usual concert hall booked. Full Orchestra and Choir? Ah well yes you see there's a bit of a problem with that, we might need a bigger space. Oh? Yes. For the bells. Well the orchestra does come with its own set of bells. Not like these. Oh? Yeah, they need to be really big, like really really big bells. Like in St Basils. Only bigger. Okay. Tricky, tricky. And there's something else. Oh? You're not going to like this.
Sorry Pete, but Mussorgsky has already booked the bells for his new opera, what's it called, Boris Good Enough or something. Anyway, no go on the bells I'm afraid. Bit of a problem with the cannons as well. Will a battery of Katyusha's do?
13:35: Losing infantry line engaged in hand to hand combat notices friendly cavalry organizing on forested flank 14:45: Cavalry bugles call for the charge 15:00 Cavalry smashes into back of engaged infantry line 15:05: Hidden horse artillery lay into opposing reserves with raking fire 15:15 Cavalry smashes into shocked reserves 15:25: Disgusted enemy general calls to beat retreat while he turns his back on the field 15:30: Ecstasy on the line and aerial shot of the wall of cavalry in a cloud of dust eating through retreating forces Boom Oscar winning climactic battle scene courtesy of a nearly 140 year old banger to commemorate a battle where the Russians actual gave the field!
@@andreavoigtlander1087 The song is about Borodino, where the above distinctly did not happen - the Russian forces were unable to wheel their right flank in a productive manner. The attached artillery moved to the center, and the cavalry on that side of the line sortied against a prepared and unengaged part of the line, while the infantry never crossed the river. Maps are about half way down on wikipedia - but it is a fun "what if" moment if the Russians were capable of such coordination: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Borodino
The "Best version ever..." claim is so commonplace on RUclips, I tend to skip those links. Not only is this performance of the old "War Horse" singularly different and inspiring, the video is as well. Thank you! PS: I was always a big fan of Ashkenazy as pianist, even more so lately as a conductor.
@Ratty Woof: He was (is) a great pianist (perhaps channeling Rachmaninov for us the living). And frankly, I don't know if VA is the one solely responsible for making this such a singularly great rendition. What I found, after many listens of Ormandy, Zubin Mehta, as well as a couple of others, (IMHO) it is the choral arrangement, direction and performance, which sets this one apart, particularly the differing sonority of the male vs. the female voices. As I was conducting it (in my living room) for about the 50th time, I envisioned the performance taking place at the Red Rocks amphitheater in Colorado. Secretly, we divide each of the cohorts (male & female) in half, deploying two of each on the stage, and two disguised as members of the audience: the men near the top, the women further down. If you listen to the piece there's a section I call 'the winding down...', where the tempo slows with each stanza, until it stops, and we hear the exquisitely beautiful sound of the female chorus, as if suddenly recognizing the visage of a massive wave of Russian reinforcements, descending on Napoleon's flanks. And then, as the cannons fire, we hear the voices of the new Russian guards wading into the body of the French column, and overwhelming them. In my imaginary performance at Red Rocks, first the secret cohort of women doff their overcoats, and stand up "...in the midst of the people" (audience) joining their comrades on stage. Likewise, followed by the male cohort as canon and fireworks fill the sky. Of course this will never happen. (Which is fitting, because its not what happened in September of 1812 at Borodino, either.) But that was the vision 'planted in my brain' by this wonderful performance, and I only wish P.I. Tchaikovsky had lived to hear it !;)
I've been listening to this work since I was 18 (now I'm 62). I heard it in different versions. None looks like this. When I heard it, I ran to buy the album of this sublime and incomparable version. Thanks for the post.
The guy who put this video together is pretty overlooked in the amount of detail he put into it. I've listened to this recording tons of times but never noticed that they actually put in the time to place graphical cannon fire with the music (among other nuances).
@@steveegallo3384 You can't have real academic discussions on public platforms as you could 100 years ago because most modern people are infantile and dumb. Nowadays scholarly or even grammatically correct text is deemed "pretentious" or "annoying", short-text, acronyms, hashtags and emojis are treated as standard language. The modern world is garbage for anyone over 100 IQ.
As a video editor, I can appreciate the work that went into this video. Very nicely timed edits and flow. Your labor is there to see for those with eyes to see it.
hopefully by this time we all understand Tchaikovsky is completely under rated for his work. A genius on par with other famous composers. this is a phenomenal rendering of his vision of 1812, in my opinion, and everyone must hear the Choral.... thank you for adding the historical facts, evaluation, and spirit of the message.
How is he underrated exactly? Tchaikovsky is in the top 10 of the most performed classical composers around the world, almost irregardless of the country.
This is the most magnificent version I've ever heard. Thanks for posting. I'm a classical music buff, I love Tchaikovsky, and never knew there was a choral part to the 1812! I'm sure to get drummed out of the classical music lovers union!
Deb Mar don't listen to the fool, Tchaikovsky added the choral/orthodox hymn himself as this was supposed to be a commemoration of the Russian victory against the French that lead to the creation of the church of spilled blood in Moscow that was supposed to open at the time of Tchaikovsky.
I found out about the choral version 5 years ago but before that I always thought the opening strings sounded like four part choir harmony. This might be the best version I’ve heard. I’ve never heard the cannons sound so good.
Причем хоровая партитура это церковное православное песнопение Кресту " Спаси Господи , люди твоя..." , А второе это гимн самодержавию: "Боже, царя храни...".
This is sure the best version ever. I have never heard this with a choir before and it is totally amazing. Love the pictures as well. Thank you for uploading this piece.
I heard this song for the first time when I was 11 or 12 years old. I searched frantically for it for years. I had no idea who was the composer. I finally found it nearly 30 years later, and I am shedding tears of happiness.
This version is f g fantastic, it makes me emotional. Not only it's clean, loud, has choir and cannons in the background, they also sing the God save the Tsar. Awesome.
Меня как русского человека эта увертюра трогает до самой глубины души, даже до слёз! Очень мощное и многогранное произведение, где умело переплетено множество музыкальных мотивов! Браво, Пётр Ильич!
@@jurajvaclavik1485а почему это должно нас трогать? Самими скакали на майдане, сами развязали войну на Донбассе, а мы, видите ли, должны быть тронуты шизофренией щеневмерлых?!
Od kedy prvá križiacká vojna VYPLIENILA CARIHRAD a dve kresťanském cirkvy UVALILI na seba KLIATBU, ako rímskokatolíci, či aj PRAVOslávní, do dnešných časov si ešte NEODPUSTILI, a ty chumaj z česka, zmagorení uspešnou PROPAGANDOU, sa takto zbrecháš?! Prečo nejdeš bojovať za ukrajincov, z 50mil. národa je dnes iba 20mil.ľudí krajina. ZMätok...@@jurajvaclavik1485
I listened this version for the first time today 25 april of 2022. I also cried a little bit lol. 19 years old but very sensitive french boy. I thought I was weird and then I read the comments and I saw yours. It's awesome. Music is very powerful. Russian can ne proud
Je demeure absolument ébahi par cette majestueuse interprétation! Le petit caporal lui même s'en quitterait le bicorne en admiration, à l'entendre. Bravo et merci de la partager!
Elle est extraordinairement sublime. C'est grandiose. La fin est majestueuse. Tous les superlatifs ne suffisent pas à qualifier ce chef-d'oeuvre magistral.
El genio de Tchaikovsky acuñó a la perfección la célebre batalla de Borodinó. Si alguien va a Moscú le recomiendo acuda al Museo de Borodinó. Es grandioso, como la obertura que estamos oyendo.
I'm the same way. Sometimes I listen to several versions in a night. It's extremely emotional. But Russians are a very emotional people. Their literature,their music....They know the human heart.
Stirring or what? I heard this in my dreams last night and woke up with it in my head. I had to hear it. Thanks for posting. When the bells start ringing at the end it is unbearably beautiful.
Do youknow that may be what did you listen was the music of your won soul? Everyone has this capacity, unfortunatley blocked by actual noise polution. I remember barely of the exact name it has in eastern traditions still I think this 'listening' is known as Surat, the living inner Sound and Light.It can take any form, of course noble and extremely beautiful ones.
Your words are sage, and kind. That was just a memory surfacing; but I have heard music of my own imagining as I awakened: that would be closer to what you describe. I do not know the musical language, so could not capture the tunes. I have been able to remember many poems that have come to me as I awakened, though. Go… and See.
I like what You wrote. I envy you even ! A masterpiece such as this one should be performed as it was meant to be. I mean real cannons being fired with synchronisation to church bells. Chorals sung in the courtyard ... Don't you think ? I am so greatful it was reuploaded again, I recall it indeed was banned once.
Beautiful ... I've long loved the 1812 and this is certainly the finest choral version I've ever come across ! Thank you ... and respect to the people of Russia as they face another difficult period
This is the most astounding version to this piece I have ever heard. Every time I listen it gives me chills, a shiver up my spine going up like a crescendo with the music. It must have been amazing to have seen this live with Tchaikovsky conducting it.
REST IN PEACE GREAT SAINT PYOTE II'YICH TCHAIKOVSKY ! GOD BLESSED OUR EARTH WITH YOU FOR TOO SHORT A TIME , BUT YOUR MUSIC STILL LIVES HERE ! 11/6/1893 , 11/6/2020
No one before or since has created a piece so openly Russian AND openly French at the same time. This version is a new fav. Props on the visuals, uploader.
Боже, храни короля? Более того, когда он не убивает невинных людей, он настолько наполнен высокомерием и иллюзией превосходства своей семьи над массами русского народа, бросая варварских татар, чтобы восстановить «порядок», убийства, погромы, убийства, интриги, которые должны быть заменены советскими аристократами, а затем ИРОНИЕЙ ИСТОРИИ, чтобы все это снова было спасено героизмом русского народа. Пусть их правительство не согрешит снова против великих людей.
I do not know any other classical melody of any length that is more famous, more beloved and more exalted than this one. People who have never listened to a classical melody will come to concerts playing this great music, and their feelings will be exalted with the cannons roaring and the great bells ringing and the choruses singing out at the end. May this great piece of music always be played throughout the world until the end of time.
I have never heard a choiral version before either whatever version I hear gives me goosebumps they All are outstanding in they're individual unique way, 🙏⁉️💯💖👍❤️🥰💖👍💯🌌🇺🇲
After I first ever heard this overture in the mid-seventies, I disregard altogether the non-chorus versions for they don’t represent the real thing the composer had in mind when he conceived this work. I always miss the girls chorus in the orchestra-only versions. It makes sense because I am a retired tenor of my city’s symphony orchestra chorus. But not only that, it’s because the human voice adds more drama and depth to the music. That’s why Beethoven’s 9th and Mahler’s 2nd are so impacting.
Definitely the best version of this piece I have heard. The choral parts, the bells and of course those cannons! If it doesn't blow your windows out it's not loud enough!
This was the first Overture that My Father explained to me while music was running. I will never forget those 5 years imagine the cannons and the horses... This IS the best Version I have ever Heard ! .---
I love this piece of music. I especially love the fact that Tchaikovsky, in the end, quite literally, blows the French national anthem to smithereens. If someone were to say that classical music cannot be politically motivated, then I'd tell them this fact.
My knowledge on music is quite limited, BUT I find this piece of work from Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky as a delightful tribute to the outstanding Russian resistance against Napoleon's invasion of their country! PS: Incredible work on the chorals and images, greatclassicrecords. :)
1) Wow, This is the 1st time I've ever heard it with choir... beautiful! 2) In the mid and late 1970s, I drove a hot looking '71 Camaro (metallic silver with a lift kit, wide tires, and chrome Cragars) and a very powerful sound system (for its time) which allowed me to throw open the doors and and use as an entertainment system for outside parties! My cassette tapes were all rock, from Steely Dan to Lynyrd Skynyrd... that is, except for one cassette tape (which I have no idea how it ended up in my collection) of the 1812 Overture. While it wasn't a hit at parties, it became one of my most beloved musical possessions!
En 1988 (Decca Records) Vladimir Ashkenazy dirigió la Orquesta Filarmónica de San Petersburgo con los cañones y campanas de la fortaleza de Pedro y Pablo de San Petersburgo(A la sazón, Lenigrado), con el Coro de Cámara de San Petersburgo dirigido por Alexander Kazimirov y la orquesta Militar de Leningrado dirigida por Nikolai Ushapovsky.
This is an awesome version of an already awesome piece os music... My favorit since I was a little child! This still gives me the chills, even 40 years after I first fell in love with it... Brilliant! And the paintings, what a brilliant idea to add... Thank you very much!
I have enjoyed the same title that was conducted by the late Eugene Ormandy by the Philadelphia Orchestra recorded by RCA Victor on tape. The recording took place in 1970, with the same choral transcription by Igor Buketoff. It had male & female choristers, pealing bells and cannon roars. However, that version had no duet between the instruments & the female choristers. This recording by Ashkenazy, as I was made to know, is almost similar to the 1970 Ormandy ones sans the duet mentioned earlier. I really enjoyed the former for all these years, and this one would certainly be the new digital gem for my collections. Thank you for uploading this.
Tears welling up as I harken back to my childhood, 50's, and listening to this album on the family hi fi (remember those?). I was mesmerized by it at 5 and it still gives me goose bumps and tears! Bravo!!!! Magnifico!!!
Oh my, what a spectacular, gorgeous rendition. Tolstoy's "War and Peace" is a a huge sweep through a major event in history, Napoleon's invasion of Russia, and its impact on hundreds of characters. Having that historical background makes Tschaikovsky's portrayal of the Battle of Borodino that much more poignant.
I mean, it's actually the same war. Just this is about Napoleon's Campaign in Russia. Meanwhile, we (allies of Napoleon) were trying to keep the British occupied with us in the New World. The real problem here is that this song is celebrating the victory of our enemies in that war.
@@craigschaffert People who know music just a bit can hear ex Russian anthem at the end easily and Orthodox bells. Some ears can recognise Russian folk songs in the middle of this piece (8:48). In fact among Russian composers Tchaikovskii wrote one of “most Russian music”
Last night my 85 year old father passed away.
While i lived at home, and well after I moved out, he played 1812 ever single Sunday - without fail.
I believe the vinyl LP he had was of -Stokowski conducting the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra .
Today I'm listening to it in his honour. It still soothes and stirs.
God Bless
Thanks for sharing this with us, Caryn. ❤
I shudder to think what my children will play in my memory....❤. You chose well, very well....
As a child, we went to sleep listening to this record many nights. Such fond memories!
May he rest in peace, he seemed to be a wonderful person.
Best ever without doubt. I've waited 70 years to hear the choral version. I can now die satisfied. Thanks to all.
Out of curiosity, how are you doing?
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@@quuaaarrrk8056 I guess he died? I want to know why it took him so long to find a choral version, especially if he was happy with a recorded performance.
@@dartme18 Probably yes, I guess he didn't mean it literally.
The term “best version” is usually pure clickbait but this is genuinely worthy of that praise.
100% agree, this was amazing
this is indeed the "sure, best version ever". It's got the choir, the bells and the cannons at the full 16 minutes!
Sometimes clickbait is true.
The cannons man. I got a pair of 16 inch sound blasters.
@@johnnycastillo7701 that is too loud mah dude..!! I got six and a half inches one it is so comfortable and the girls never complain about it..😊🙌🦀🤳
@@klytouch5285 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@@johnnycastillo7701 sorry for being cheeky..🥴
Usually "best ever" is a sure sign of clickbait hyperbole, but I must admit: this might really be the best version I've ever heard.
+TheJaredtheJaredlong Ashkenazy.
+TheJaredtheJaredlong The other versions with much more views are pretty underwhelming tbh. I knew Ashkenazy wouldn't disappoint.
+TacTundra This one's so underrated.
+TheJaredtheJaredlong I have to agree. Wow. Just wow.
+TheJaredtheJaredlong I absolutely agree with you, I listened several different versions of 1812, and this one is unbeatable.
God, I love it when they say “God save the Tsar” and that woman’s high notes at the end. Gorgeous!
Fact the last Tzar was executed with his family
@@waitdont716 Not Alexander I
@@christiandavidgoossensverg8934 im not talking about alexander 1
@@waitdont716 Anyone with even the smallest knowledge about history knows that lol
The revolutionaries would've hated that!
82 years ago, I listened to the 1812 Overture as my first ever piece of classical music.Thrilled as I was then,that thrill still is there today!! Thank you Peter.
I listened to this only a year ago and I know years from now. I will be just like you today.
It's Pyotr
I cry EVERY TIME I hear it! And I’m not even Russian
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@@moviereviews1446 In many Slavic languages Peter = Pyotr, Paul = Pavel, Nicholas = Nikolai, etc... All of these are the same Latin names that vary in pronunciation across Europe. Check Wikipedia for more on this.
my dad used to blast this when i was a toddler. eventually i would demand "the canon song" and make him fast forward it, now i appreciate the whole thing
My dad played this to me.
Me too! Isn't classical music just great for kids? I guess we were too young to know we 'were't supposed to like it'. Thank goodness for parents who help their little ones immerse themselves in these glorious sounds!
I was privileged to be in a chorus on a Grammy nominated recording of this choral version made in 1996. I have preferred this version ever since that introduction to it. The chorus brings a richness to the piece I just love.
Do you know if this is available on vinyl somewhere? Analog is where it's at!
Tchaikovsky: Okay, we need some Artillery, a full scale Choir and an Array of Churchbells for this...
Orchestra: You need What?
Tchaikovsky: Did I Stutter?
*chortle*
You're funny. 😁
Critic: "No! We can't use cannons in a piece like this!"
Tchaikovsky: "Yes."
Critic: "Tchaikovsky, no!"
Tchaikovsky: "TCHAIKOVSKY YES"
*proceeds to shove critic into one of the cannons*
probably cringe as f but i tried
@naps_878. I'm pleasantly surprised someone young enough to use the phrase "cringe as f" is listening to proper Music.
@@fasillimerick7394 it was used in context of the meme that i made
I don't think I've ever heard the finale with God Save the Tsar being sung in there, damn, that was fantastic.
the tsar is dead, russia is dead, what has remained is a desperate post-soviet void :(
+cool cat "Russian bear never dies, it just hibernates..." - Mike Pence, the 48th Vice President of the United States of America.
Павел Паршев
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And then the socialist kill the Tsar, just like they killed Europe
The Tsar isnt dead in spirit, the last Romanov and his family are entombed as Saints in Saint Petersburg....
The glory of France and Russia merged into a mighty composition: history made audible. Well executed!
well executed the roayl families
@@georgyekimov4577 that's also true..
There is not any glory in invading another country. There is horror and shame.
@@robert111k that's true, but i mean the glory of the both empires, not the war involved
@@robert111k Napoleon was forced to invade, it was preventive. All of Europe wanted to invade France.
Hearing the right version makes such a difference in classical music. This is hands down the best version of 1812 ive ever heard. This song is the epitome of glory and calls of victory. Every time I hear it I feel a sense of triumph on a grandiose scale.
The best part is between 0:00 and 16:10
I’ll give it a listen.
Yes this piece is awesome
funny guy ... but indeed, you are correct. This piece has been one of my favourites for decades, maybe one of my first real classical music ever heard. It remains on most top 10 all time classical lists. No surprise there.
I will have to go back and listen again! I would hate to miss the best part! More seriously though I believe this is the best version I have heard yet.
@@alijes827 can you tell me your other favorites?
I get chills every time i hear this version, the chorus pulls you into their desperation and their joy.
I've never heard a choral version. I have to say, this is great
I first heard the choral version on Public Radio and I never knew it could sound so beautiful!
neither did !
There's another choral version available on u tube. Eugene Ormandy and the Philadelphia Orchestra. Well worth seeking out.
It adds to the instruments what they add to the people . Then cannons
Heard the choral version at a concert about 25 years ago. My favorite now.
I've heard the 1812 hundreds of time but this chorale really brings the goose bumps. Tremendous power.
Whenever reading the war scenes in War And Peace, I would play this while reading. It was probably one of the best reading experiences I've had reading that book
Now that's a fantastic idea!
But you to have listen to it about 8,000 times to cover the length of time it takes to read the book. It took me three weeks.
@@congaplaya The way to read War and Peace is ebook translation. Then you can blow up the type. I made it all 14 pt font and got it done in right at a week!
I used to study Calc and listen to Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells on loop and now when I hear it those derivatives come flooding back
@@congaplaya i read war and peace in 5 weeks
Goosebumps and disturbingly emotional whilst listening. What a composer. Never tire of listening to Tchaikovsky's compositions.
For me this is the most 'visual' piece of music, when I hear the jaunty French theme I can picture the troops marching confidently into battle, then it all comes crashing down in that series of descending scales, then the reprise of the Russian theme, victory, cannons and bells...marvellous.
Is no one gonna talk about how the video’s images literally tells the story of the French invasion of Russia in 1812 the way that the song does?
thats exactly what I was thinking
The song is was meant to be a joke about the french
@@waitdont716 It was made by Tchaikovsky to commemorate the Russians who were able to beat back Napoleon. Nobody could rightfully joke about the French back in the day, and in no way is this piece supposed to be mocking the French invasion. This was a devastating conflict that didn't only absolutely devastate the French army, but absolutely devastated pretty much everyone in Russia. This piece is to server as a timeline of events depicting the 1812 invasion of Russia through the eyes of the Russians, and the parts where "La Marseillaise" plays, (depicting the French Army), is used in situations to show the struggle between France and Russia, in no way making the French Army seem like a joke. Napoleon was a military genius to the point where even after 90% of the French Army was decimated, (1813-1814), generals would not dare to fight Napoleon directly. Heck, during battles, men of the French Army would sometimes yell "Vive Napoleon!" and hearing that made the opposing armies flee. I don't know where or how you came up with the idea that this piece is to poke fun at the French, but I wish to see you educate yourself more on the Napoleonic Wars and the history of this piece.
@@vivelafrance6314 I know what its about the napoleanic wars but again Tchaikovsky made because thats what they wanted him to make he didnt even like the musical just listen to his others musicals he didnt even make them like this
@@vivelafrance6314 Do your research friend and chill with the long sentence
Tchaikovsky: "Hey, I finished my cover of your Cannon I told you I was working on, wanna hear it?"
Pachelbel: "No, I said CANON, not CANNON!"
This is underrated.
Hue hue Br br🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
Tchaikovsky would have been a Tampa Bay "Fire the Cannons!" Buccaneers fan for sure.
Hahaha funny
probably the best comment I have ever seen.
Cuando tenia 9 años , mi Padrino me hizo escuchar esta hermosa obertura y me la explico recuerdo escucharla y quedar fascinado ... hoy con 37 años la estoy escuchando y recordándolo a el y a mi tia con una hermosa sonrisa !!!!
When thinking about the historical context involved in this great composition, you can easily conclude that it is the type of music that will give you goosebumps when listening to it….even if you’re not French or Russian.
An absolute genius masterpiece from 200 years ago.
Unbelievable work from Tchaikovsky.
It's actually more like 140 years ago. It was written about 1812, but not in 1812
@@Paul_Sergeyev Maybe the original commentator is from the future :D
It was written in 1880. 144 yrs ago.
@@Paul_Sergeyev
1812 est l'année de l'envahissement de la Russie par Napoléon (Campagne de Russie), pas l'année de la composition de cette œuvre musicale (1880)
et surtout jouée publiquement pour la toute première fois en 1882 ; en 1812 Tchaïkovsky n'était même pas né (1840) 😊
This reminds me of the version I fell in love with when I was between 6 and 10 years old. Almost 50 years ago. I’m going to be 56 in March. This was the first serious piece of music with which I connected. One of the greatest. 100% passion.
The chorus with the bells on background was overwhelming, a touch to the soul. Awesome version...
I had the fantastic luck of performing this version!
You made history
I've written a new overture.
Oh great stuff Pete, we've got your usual concert hall booked. Full Orchestra and Choir?
Ah well yes you see there's a bit of a problem with that, we might need a bigger space.
Oh?
Yes. For the bells.
Well the orchestra does come with its own set of bells.
Not like these.
Oh?
Yeah, they need to be really big, like really really big bells. Like in St Basils. Only bigger.
Okay. Tricky, tricky.
And there's something else.
Oh?
You're not going to like this.
This comment need more likes
CANNONS! WE SHALL NEED SPACE FOR THE CANNONS! Something like, those 110mm cannons, yah know?
@@luccagmb And timing the greatest test of all we need men or women with the skill to pull at the right time
One of the best comments I have ever read on You Tune. Bravo.
Sorry Pete, but Mussorgsky has already booked the bells for his new opera, what's it called, Boris Good Enough or something. Anyway, no go on the bells I'm afraid. Bit of a problem with the cannons as well. Will a battery of Katyusha's do?
13:35: Losing infantry line engaged in hand to hand combat notices friendly cavalry organizing on forested flank
14:45: Cavalry bugles call for the charge
15:00 Cavalry smashes into back of engaged infantry line
15:05: Hidden horse artillery lay into opposing reserves with raking fire
15:15 Cavalry smashes into shocked reserves
15:25: Disgusted enemy general calls to beat retreat while he turns his back on the field
15:30: Ecstasy on the line and aerial shot of the wall of cavalry in a cloud of dust eating through retreating forces
Boom Oscar winning climactic battle scene courtesy of a nearly 140 year old banger to commemorate a battle where the Russians actual gave the field!
Campers always wins
Which battle Exactly? Battle of Leipzig?
@@andreavoigtlander1087 I believe it is the battle of Borodino, Leipzig was in 1813
@@andreavoigtlander1087 The song is about Borodino, where the above distinctly did not happen - the Russian forces were unable to wheel their right flank in a productive manner. The attached artillery moved to the center, and the cavalry on that side of the line sortied against a prepared and unengaged part of the line, while the infantry never crossed the river. Maps are about half way down on wikipedia - but it is a fun "what if" moment if the Russians were capable of such coordination: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Borodino
The "Best version ever..." claim is so commonplace on RUclips, I tend to skip those links. Not only is this performance of the old "War Horse" singularly different and inspiring, the video is as well. Thank you!
PS: I was always a big fan of Ashkenazy as pianist, even more so lately as a conductor.
Funny, I always thought he was a much better pianist than conductor.
@Ratty Woof: He was (is) a great pianist (perhaps channeling Rachmaninov for us the living). And frankly, I don't know if VA is the one solely responsible for making this such a singularly great rendition. What I found, after many listens of Ormandy, Zubin Mehta, as well as a couple of others, (IMHO) it is the choral arrangement, direction and performance, which sets this one apart, particularly the differing sonority of the male vs. the female voices.
As I was conducting it (in my living room) for about the 50th time, I envisioned the performance taking place at the Red Rocks amphitheater in Colorado. Secretly, we divide each of the cohorts (male & female) in half, deploying two of each on the stage, and two disguised as members of the audience: the men near the top, the women further down. If you listen to the piece there's a section I call 'the winding down...', where the tempo slows with each stanza, until it stops, and we hear the exquisitely beautiful sound of the female chorus, as if suddenly recognizing the visage of a massive wave of Russian reinforcements, descending on Napoleon's flanks. And then, as the cannons fire, we hear the voices of the new Russian guards wading into the body of the French column, and overwhelming them.
In my imaginary performance at Red Rocks, first the secret cohort of women doff their overcoats, and stand up "...in the midst of the people" (audience) joining their comrades on stage. Likewise, followed by the male cohort as canon and fireworks fill the sky.
Of course this will never happen. (Which is fitting, because its not what happened in September of 1812 at Borodino, either.) But that was the vision 'planted in my brain' by this wonderful performance, and I only wish P.I. Tchaikovsky had lived to hear it !;)
I've been listening to this work since I was 18 (now I'm 62). I heard it in different versions. None looks like this. When I heard it, I ran to buy the album of this sublime and incomparable version. Thanks for the post.
This is really the best rendition of Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture.
The guy who put this video together is pretty overlooked in the amount of detail he put into it. I've listened to this recording tons of times but never noticed that they actually put in the time to place graphical cannon fire with the music (among other nuances).
locomike1219 just say "things". Fancy words weren't invented for simple things.
this is why public school sucks
@@dandelionfiddlefingers1198 right, they were invented so the fools could disguise themselves behind them, on the Internet
@@AA-sn9lz -- Why do you say "simple things"? Why assume that literacy or articulation are impostures?? [Greetings from San Agustinillo!]
@@steveegallo3384 You can't have real academic discussions on public platforms as you could 100 years ago because most modern people are infantile and dumb. Nowadays scholarly or even grammatically correct text is deemed "pretentious" or "annoying", short-text, acronyms, hashtags and emojis are treated as standard language. The modern world is garbage for anyone over 100 IQ.
As a video editor, I can appreciate the work that went into this video. Very nicely timed edits and flow. Your labor is there to see for those with eyes to see it.
hopefully by this time we all understand Tchaikovsky is completely under rated for his work. A genius on par with other famous composers. this is a phenomenal rendering of his vision of 1812, in my opinion, and everyone must hear the Choral.... thank you for adding the historical facts, evaluation, and spirit of the message.
How is he underrated exactly? Tchaikovsky is in the top 10 of the most performed classical composers around the world, almost irregardless of the country.
It happens...some artists are not appreciated,valuated.
Lmao how is he underrated? He is for sure one of the most famous composers all around the world
Something could be "the best ever?" This recording proves such a thing exists. Utterly amazing. The best ever.
This is the most magnificent version I've ever heard. Thanks for posting. I'm a classical music buff, I love Tchaikovsky, and never knew there was a choral part to the 1812! I'm sure to get drummed out of the classical music lovers union!
Jake Albert Thanks for letting me know. It's just so beautiful with the voices.
Deb Mar don't listen to the fool, Tchaikovsky added the choral/orthodox hymn himself as this was supposed to be a commemoration of the Russian victory against the French that lead to the creation of the church of spilled blood in Moscow that was supposed to open at the time of Tchaikovsky.
I never knew a choral version of thistle existed too. Beautifully
I found out about the choral version 5 years ago but before that I always thought the opening strings sounded like four part choir harmony. This might be the best version I’ve heard. I’ve never heard the cannons sound so good.
Same here, just found out the choral version now. Thank to paralightworx review :)
Причем хоровая партитура это церковное православное песнопение Кресту " Спаси Господи , люди твоя..." , А второе это гимн самодержавию: "Боже, царя храни...".
This version is not only the best version of this song but, in my humble opinion, the greatest song ever
This is sure the best version ever. I have never heard this with a choir before and it is totally amazing. Love the pictures as well. Thank you for uploading this piece.
I heard this song for the first time when I was 11 or 12 years old. I searched frantically for it for years. I had no idea who was the composer. I finally found it nearly 30 years later, and I am shedding tears of happiness.
This version is f g fantastic, it makes me emotional. Not only it's clean, loud, has choir and cannons in the background, they also sing the God save the Tsar. Awesome.
"Name the most notable difference between Baroque and Romantic music" - "The amount of 'n's in Can(n)on"
Seriously...nothing better than a witty joke! Awesome!
Меня как русского человека эта увертюра трогает до самой глубины души, даже до слёз! Очень мощное и многогранное произведение, где умело переплетено множество музыкальных мотивов! Браво, Пётр Ильич!
Не самый удачный опус Петра Ильича...
a to cto na Ukraine vy proizvodite tebya ne trogaet ?
@@jurajvaclavik1485а почему это должно нас трогать? Самими скакали на майдане, сами развязали войну на Донбассе, а мы, видите ли, должны быть тронуты шизофренией щеневмерлых?!
@@jurajvaclavik1485 у тебя даже кирилицы нет ..ты отказался от всего!
Od kedy prvá križiacká vojna VYPLIENILA CARIHRAD a dve kresťanském cirkvy UVALILI na seba KLIATBU, ako rímskokatolíci, či aj PRAVOslávní, do dnešných časov si ešte NEODPUSTILI, a ty chumaj z česka, zmagorení uspešnou PROPAGANDOU, sa takto zbrecháš?! Prečo nejdeš bojovať za ukrajincov, z 50mil. národa je dnes iba 20mil.ľudí krajina. ZMätok...@@jurajvaclavik1485
This is indeed the best version. It includes all the lyrics sung into the tunes included into the piece.
OMG my tear comes when the choir comes after the cannons!!
They singing Russian Imperial Anthem "God save the Tzar"
Philip Chan -- Makes my hair stand on end.
Anachronistic.
Philip Chan me too...this choral is amazing
I listened this version for the first time today 25 april of 2022.
I also cried a little bit lol. 19 years old but very sensitive french boy.
I thought I was weird and then I read the comments and I saw yours. It's awesome. Music is very powerful. Russian can ne proud
Je demeure absolument ébahi par cette majestueuse interprétation! Le petit caporal lui même s'en quitterait le bicorne en admiration, à l'entendre. Bravo et merci de la partager!
Elle est extraordinairement sublime.
C'est grandiose. La fin est majestueuse. Tous les superlatifs ne suffisent pas à qualifier ce chef-d'oeuvre magistral.
El genio de Tchaikovsky acuñó a la perfección la célebre batalla de Borodinó. Si alguien va a Moscú le recomiendo acuda al Museo de Borodinó. Es grandioso, como la obertura que estamos oyendo.
la Batalla de Borodino dejo un legado eterno a la Humanidad, la creación de la cruz roja
Es BORODINO.Luis Milicch
Gracias buen hombre, algún día que vaya a Rusia, ojalá no se me olvide ir al museo
Cuando me gradué de ingeniero lo haré jajaja
Gracias por la recomendación!
@@TheSIUXIII no fue la batalla,fue el afamado medico francés Dominique Larrey
My mama used to play the instrumental version. This haunts me. I'm glad to have found it. Thanks!
The opening hymn, "Troparion of the Holy Cross" is still sung in the Russian Orthodox church.
And very much respected by Roman Apostolic Catholics..in the Argentine
Same in Greece. It used to be an unofficial anthem of sorts from Byzantine times all the way to the mid-20th century.
☦
it's funny that tchaikovsky put that in there, because he's homosexual
As many views as Napoleon's soldiers when entering Russia, as many likes as Napoleon's soldiers when leaving Russia. :D
Vladimir Bajic omg ouch lol
It's one of the classic blunders! Never get involved in a land war in Asia!!
Sauron Merciful Except the Mongols
Genghis khan did it
no, the key is to not be the only major power invading russia
This is my favorite classical piece of time. I have it on CD. When I play it in my car, I rock it at full blast.
...I've never been a normal person.
Well actually . . . this makes you monumentally normal.
well, quite well, always so. (from italy) only shit is normal.
I understand you. Being a normal person is to be an "outsider" in these fucking times...
I'm the same way. Sometimes I listen to several versions in a night. It's extremely emotional. But Russians are a very emotional people. Their literature,their music....They know the human heart.
Witness Olga Kern's performance of Rachmaninoff's Third Piano concerto in the Van Cliburn 1991 competition @ Fort Worth Texas USA.
My favorite part is 14:55, and everytime they sing "Bozhe Tsarya Khrani" I get goosebumps... and I sing along too.
what does it mean?
danilo martins
God save/bless the tzar
God bless the king
@@Kurvaux so tragic what happened to them though
I didn't noticed that
Stirring or what?
I heard this in my dreams last night and woke up with it in my head.
I had to hear it. Thanks for posting.
When the bells start ringing at the end it is unbearably beautiful.
Do youknow that may be what did you listen was the music of your won soul? Everyone has this capacity, unfortunatley blocked by actual noise polution.
I remember barely of the exact name it has in eastern traditions still I think this 'listening' is known as Surat, the living inner Sound and Light.It can take any form, of course noble and extremely beautiful ones.
Your words are sage, and kind. That was just a memory surfacing; but I have heard music of my own imagining as I awakened: that would be closer to what you describe. I do not know the musical language, so could not capture the tunes. I have been able to remember many poems that have come to me as I awakened, though. Go… and See.
Your experience is a rare gift, Sir; keep it, love it, investigate it and perhaps be loved by it.
+*+
I like what You wrote. I envy you even !
A masterpiece such as this one should be performed as it was meant to be. I mean real cannons being fired with synchronisation to church bells. Chorals sung in the courtyard ... Don't you think ?
I am so greatful it was reuploaded again, I recall it indeed was banned once.
Oh yes.
Beautiful ... I've long loved the 1812 and this is certainly the finest choral version I've ever come across !
Thank you ... and respect to the people of Russia as they face another difficult period
The choir and the bells, jeez... goosebumps every time.
This is the most astounding version to this piece I have ever heard. Every time I listen it gives me chills, a shiver up my spine going up like a crescendo with the music. It must have been amazing to have seen this live with Tchaikovsky conducting it.
That's outstanding !
This overture is a music lovers dream !
REST IN PEACE GREAT SAINT PYOTE II'YICH TCHAIKOVSKY ! GOD BLESSED OUR EARTH WITH YOU FOR TOO SHORT A TIME , BUT YOUR MUSIC STILL LIVES HERE ! 11/6/1893 , 11/6/2020
No one before or since has created a piece so openly Russian AND openly French at the same time. This version is a new fav. Props on the visuals, uploader.
Спаси, Господи, люди Твоя,
И благослови достояние Твое,
Победы борющимся за веру правую и святую Русь
На сопротивныя даруя,
И Твое сохраняя
Крестом Твоим жительство.
Крестом Твоим жительство...
Крестом Твоим...
Крестом Твоим...
Крестом Твоим,
Твоим Крестом!
У ворот-ворот-ворот-ворот батюшкиных,
Ай, Дунай, мой Дунай,
Ай, веселый Дунай!
У ворот-ворот-ворот новых матушкиных,
Ай, Дунай, мой Дунай,
Ай, веселый Дунай!
У ворот-ворот-ворот-ворот батюшкиных,
Ай, Дунай, мой Дунай,
Ай, веселый Дунай!
У ворот-ворот-ворот новых матушкиных,
Ай, Дунай, мой Дунай,
Ай, веселый Дунай!
Спаси, Господи, люди Твоя,
И благослови достояние Твое,
Победы христолюбивому воинству и богохранимей державе
На сопротивныя даруя,
И Твое сохраняя Крестом Твоим жительство.
Боже, царя храни!
Сильный, державный,
Царствуй на славу, на славу нам!
+Misha Werder Здесь, кстати, не совсем так поётся
...
Победы христолюбивому воинству и богохранимей державе
...
Боже, храни короля? Более того, когда он не убивает невинных людей, он настолько наполнен высокомерием и иллюзией превосходства своей семьи над массами русского народа, бросая варварских татар, чтобы восстановить «порядок», убийства, погромы, убийства, интриги, которые должны быть заменены советскими аристократами, а затем ИРОНИЕЙ ИСТОРИИ, чтобы все это снова было спасено героизмом русского народа. Пусть их правительство не согрешит снова против великих людей.
Which part is this? It isn’t the beginning to
Edit: i realized it actually is
Balthazar Naylor it's all chorals from the piece
@@Manyakuss0 Спасибо, исправил.
I do not know any other classical melody of any length that is more famous, more beloved and more exalted than this one. People who have never listened to a classical melody will come to concerts playing this great music, and their feelings will be exalted with the cannons roaring and the great bells ringing and the choruses singing out at the end. May this great piece of music always be played throughout the world until the end of time.
Truly the best version, period.
Indeed the best version! Thanks for sharing this masterpiece!
AMAZING!!!!! I never heard the choral version of this piece before. Stunning, simply stunning.
THIS IS THE ONE.
I've been looking for this version for years and years. THANKS FOR SHARING
this moves me to tears...every time. love it!!!
It moves the Syrians to tears as Putin Liberates their land
They should play this when Aleppo is liberated.
Francisco Lozano True
Me too.
I've loved this piece since I was a teenager. How is it I've never heard this choral version before?!
Exactly Same with me
I have never heard a choiral version before either whatever version I hear gives me goosebumps they All are outstanding in they're individual unique way, 🙏⁉️💯💖👍❤️🥰💖👍💯🌌🇺🇲
Hermoso! Primera vez que escucho esta sinfonía con coros. Una interpretación maravillosa. Muchas gracias.
After I first ever heard this overture in the mid-seventies, I disregard altogether the non-chorus versions for they don’t represent the real thing the composer had in mind when he conceived this work. I always miss the girls chorus in the orchestra-only versions. It makes sense because I am a retired tenor of my city’s symphony orchestra chorus. But not only that, it’s because the human voice adds more drama and depth to the music. That’s why Beethoven’s 9th and Mahler’s 2nd are so impacting.
The choral version intro gives me goosebumps every time.
I just cant believe that this was composed in the year 1880 ... incredible!
Believe cause is easy compare what was made before and now. We're living a dark age.
Definitely the best version of this piece I have heard. The choral parts, the bells and of course those cannons! If it doesn't blow your windows out it's not loud enough!
This was the first Overture that My Father explained to me while music was running. I will never forget those 5 years imagine the cannons and the horses... This IS the best Version I have ever Heard ! .---
Undoubtedly, this is the most spectacular performance of the piece ever.
I haven't heard this version in over 50 years... of course back then it was monaural on a gramophone ;-) very good...
Kunst kommt von Können, das ist hier der Fall.
Vielen Dank für die Aufnahme.
i think this is the best version i've heard of 1812
I love this piece of music. I especially love the fact that Tchaikovsky, in the end, quite literally, blows the French national anthem to smithereens.
If someone were to say that classical music cannot be politically motivated, then I'd tell them this fact.
Es sublime, elegante, majestuosa y por sobre todo, Maravillosa. De composición única y que con el pasar de los años, es como el vino.
Some people listen to Pachelbel's canon in the morning before work but as for me I will always listen to Tchaikovsky's cannon!
This one is indeed one of the best versions on the internet. Clear, complete and the chorus is a fantastic addition.
Extraordinario vídeo con esa música inmortal y la cantidad tan grande de obras de arte que retratan la historia.
Muchas gracias
13:30 I've got Goosebumps People.
+Samurai Jack this was such a bumpy ride.
The sound of time itself grinding down to a halt.
It's a monumental section. My favorite in the work, actually.
I've got inverted nipples
What are these “goosebump people”? They sound odd/s
My knowledge on music is quite limited, BUT I find this piece of work from Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky as a delightful tribute to the outstanding Russian resistance against Napoleon's invasion of their country!
PS: Incredible work on the chorals and images, greatclassicrecords. :)
1) Wow, This is the 1st time I've ever heard it with choir... beautiful!
2) In the mid and late 1970s, I drove a hot looking '71 Camaro (metallic silver with a lift kit, wide tires, and chrome Cragars) and a very powerful sound system (for its time) which allowed me to throw open the doors and and use as an entertainment system for outside parties!
My cassette tapes were all rock, from Steely Dan to Lynyrd Skynyrd... that is, except for one cassette tape (which I have no idea how it ended up in my collection) of the 1812 Overture. While it wasn't a hit at parties, it became one of my most beloved musical possessions!
Fantastic!! Definitely the best version I've ever heard. Ashkenazy is not only brilliant behind the piano, but also behind the baton!
Диригент ли е Ашкенази?
En 1988 (Decca Records) Vladimir Ashkenazy dirigió la Orquesta Filarmónica de San Petersburgo con los cañones y campanas de la fortaleza de Pedro y Pablo de San Petersburgo(A la sazón, Lenigrado), con el Coro de Cámara de San Petersburgo dirigido por Alexander Kazimirov y la orquesta Militar de Leningrado dirigida por Nikolai Ushapovsky.
Thank you so much for the info!
Quisiera vivir esa experiencia en México.
This is an awesome version of an already awesome piece os music... My favorit since I was a little child!
This still gives me the chills, even 40 years after I first fell in love with it...
Brilliant!
And the paintings, what a brilliant idea to add... Thank you very much!
Wann lernen Menschen ,machen beim Gemetzel einfach nicht mehr mit.😇
Danke für dieses Meisterwerk .❤
Without a doubt, the best version I have heard. Thank you so much.
The chorus with God Save The Tsar made me cry. Good job!
It is quite extraordinary! The very definition of 'bombastic' as well.
I have enjoyed the same title that was conducted by the late Eugene Ormandy by the Philadelphia Orchestra recorded by RCA Victor on tape. The recording took place in 1970, with the same choral transcription by Igor Buketoff.
It had male & female choristers, pealing bells and cannon roars. However, that version had no duet between the instruments & the female choristers. This recording by Ashkenazy, as I was made to know, is almost similar to the 1970 Ormandy ones sans the duet mentioned earlier.
I really enjoyed the former for all these years, and this one would certainly be the new digital gem for my collections.
Thank you for uploading this.
Tears welling up as I harken back to my childhood, 50's, and listening to this album on the family hi fi (remember those?). I was mesmerized by it at 5 and it still gives me goose bumps and tears! Bravo!!!! Magnifico!!!
как это гениально сделано...я каждый раз чуть не плачу слыша финальную хоровую песнь 13:35
Да)
warum der Westen immer Rußland vernichten will, statt friedlicher Koexistenz!
Oh my, what a spectacular, gorgeous rendition. Tolstoy's "War and Peace" is a a huge sweep through a major event in history, Napoleon's invasion of Russia, and its impact on hundreds of characters. Having that historical background makes Tschaikovsky's portrayal of the Battle of Borodino that much more poignant.
I find it endlessly amusing that so many of my fellow Americans enjoy this piece on Independence Day, thinking it pertains to our War of 1812.
I mean, it's actually the same war. Just this is about Napoleon's Campaign in Russia. Meanwhile, we (allies of Napoleon) were trying to keep the British occupied with us in the New World.
The real problem here is that this song is celebrating the victory of our enemies in that war.
It doesn't sound distinctly Russian to the lay person's ear. That was part of my misconception anyway, that and the coinciding date.
@@craigschaffert People who know music just a bit can hear ex Russian anthem at the end easily and Orthodox bells. Some ears can recognise Russian folk songs in the middle of this piece (8:48). In fact among Russian composers Tchaikovskii wrote one of “most Russian music”
Ha ha Lol
They didn't even win the war of 1812 lol
What a powerful orchestra and choir 👏👏👏. 👏👏👏. Literally gave me goosebumps