1812 Overture, Op.49 (Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Ilyich)
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Moscow: P. Jurgenson, n.d. (1882). Plate 4592
First edition
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Alexander Alexandrovich Nikolayev (1903-1980)
Polnoe Sobranie Sochinenii. Vol.25
Moscow: Muzgiz, 1961. Plate M. 28816 Г.
Original title page, plate numbers and appendix omitted in reprint
As with the Marche Slav, the composer's quotation of God Save the Tsar was replaced with other music. Translated footnotes:
1) In the autograph and edition by Jurgenson there is a note: "The bells should be big; their intonation neutral; they should be struck so as to simulate festive ringing."
2) In the autograph "Bombardon" and a note which is also in Jurgenson's edition: "An instrument used in theaters for the representation of cannon fire."
3) In the autograph and edition by Jurgenson there is a note: "If the makeup of the orchestra allows, it is desirable that this passage be performed by 8 cellos and 4 violas, 2 on each part."
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Complete score
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Brett Langston
Tchaikovsky Research, 2007. Plate No. TH-049
Creative Commons Attribution 3.0
Restoring former Russian anthem God Save the Tsar
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Parts
Flute 1, 2, Piccolo
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Oboe 1, 2, English Horn
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Banda: Cornet 1, 2 (B♭); Horn 1, 2, 3, 4 (F); Trombone 1/2, Tuba, Drums
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Violins I
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Violas
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Basses
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Leipzig: Breitkopf & Härtel, n.d.(ca.1910). Plate Orch.B.4895
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Arrangements and Transcriptions
For Military Band (Laurendeau)
Condensed Score
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Louis-Phillipe Laurendeau (1861-1916), transcriber
United States Military Band Journal
New York: Carl Fischer, 1904, Plate 8744-119
For 2 Pianos, 8 hands (Langer)
Complete Score
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Eduard Langer (1835–1905)
Hamburg: D. Rahter, n.d.(ca.1895) no plate number
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For Piano 4 hands
Complete Score (Preview)
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First edition
Moscow: P. Jurgenson, 1882. Plate 4595
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The identity of the arranger is uncertain
For Piano 2 hands (Esipoff)
Complete score
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Stepan Esipoff, as "Arthur Burnand" (1859–1907)
Mainz: B. Schott's Söhne, n.d.(ca.1920). Plate B.S.S. 31387
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General Information
| Work Title | 1812 Overture |
|---|---|
| Alternative Title | The Year 1812 / 1812 год (1812 god) |
| Composer | Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Ilyich |
|---|---|
| Opus/Catalogue Number | Op.49, TH 49 |
| Key | E♭ major |
| Number of Movements/Sections | 1 |
| Average Duration | 15 minutes |
| Year/Date of Composition | 1880 |
| First Performance | Moscow, 8/20 August 1882 |
| Year of First Publication | 1882 |
| Genre | Symphonic Poem |
| Piece Style | Romantic |
| Instrumentation | Military Band (ad lib.); Piccolo; 2 Flutes; 2 Oboes; English Horn; 2 Clarinets (B♭); 2 Bassoons; 4 Horns (F); 2 Cornets (B♭); 2 Trumpets (E♭); 3 Trombones; Tuba; Timpani; Triangle; Tambourine; Side Drum; Cymbals; Bass Drum; Bells; Cannon; Violins I; Violins II; Cellos; Double Basses |
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Misc. Comments
The 1961 Soviet score is infamous for its substitution of the anthem "God Save the Tsar" (Bozhe, Tsaria Khrani - A. Lvov) near the end with another quotation -- ironically -- a setting of the tune of the final chorus ("Slav'sja") from Glinka's A Life for the Tsar (known in Soviet times as Ivan Susanin). Tchaikovsky's original appeared in the appendix.
The earliest version of the score to include sections for chorus parts was prepared ca.1960 by the American conductor Igor Buketoff (1915-2001), and remains in copyright.
Section Listing
- Largo—Allegro giusto (E♭ major, 428 bars)
Publication History
Full Scores:
- Moscow: P. Jurgenson, 1882. 75 pages. Plate 4592
Arrangement for Piano 4 hands
- Moscow: P. Jurgenson, 1882. 35 pages
Arrangement for Piano 2 hands
- Moscow: P. Jurgenson, 1882. 21 pages
