4K Full performance w/ pyrotechnics! | Tchaikovsky | 1812 Overture

Pops Principal Guest Conductor Damon Gupton takes the podium in this 2023 live concert of Tchaikovsky's iconic 1812 Overture, from our 2023 Tchaikovsky Spectacular livestream. This full-length performance featuring the Cincinnati Pops shows-off classical music's favorite bombastic hit complete with pyrotechnics, celebrated for its powerful orchestration and dramatic use of cannon fire.

The 1812 Overture, composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky in 1880, commemorates Russia's defense against Napoleon's invasion in 1812. This masterpiece is renowned for its dramatic crescendos, patriotic melodies, and the distinctive incorporation of cannon fire and church bells, symbolizing the chaos and triumph of battle.

Whether you're a lifelong fan of the Cincinnati Pops' legendary 1812 Overture vinyl recording—famous for its auditory warning due to potential speaker damage—or you've discovered this piece through your favorite movie, this performance is sure to captivate you.

00:00 Beginning
12:36 Canons!
12:48 Finale begins
14:39 More Canons!

Performance Credits:

Conductor: Damon Gupton
Orchestra: Cincinnati Pops
Fireworks: Rozzi's Fireworks

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[kereonmccall]

I love the smile on the conductor's face when the cannons go off

[Fritz-Ashely]

So far, this is the best recording I've ever heard.

[khaledamer]

I've heard the 1812 overture tens of times. This is the best performance I've heard, and the cannon effects are just right.

[littleflowerpatriot]

14:55 the conductor is having so much fun when those cannons are going off. The smile tells a story all its own. The little boy inside is truly excited for this musical masterpiece.

[PavelBader]

Great performance! Greetings from Saint-Petersburg, Russia.

[skareb]

magnificent!!! this is the best 1812 I've heard

[AndreasSchneider-zr]

The best recording of this Overture! On YouTube at least. Congratulations!

[CharlesBosselman-qdco]

Absolutely beautiful concert with the Cincinnati Symphony's. Orchestra 🎉🎉🎉❤❤

[emanuelgalea]

The best interpretation of this magnificent symphony ever heard.

[electricman]

The conductor and symphony are just amazing. Love everything about this

[AxistubeToulouse]

Well, as a french guy I have no choice but to concede defeat

[Ferdinand-eszb]

This is how the cannons must sound, finally!

[bobwilson]

I've now watched this about 10 times and I'm always impressed by it. Whilst the pyrotechnics are what brought me here, it's the incredible talent of the musicians, and just the absolute joy of everyone that involved that keeps me coming back. Congratulations on a fantastic performance, very glad it was recorded in such fine detail for posterity!

[FreyjaRayneWhite]

That was beautiful! The conductor’s smile was so heartwarming. Fantastic!

[cesarespinosa]

El rostro de satisfacción del director es unica, orgullo!

[sbrive]

I can feel nostalgia, walking in paradise, utopia with euphoria. Also majestic, beautiful, magnificent vibe altogether just brilliant amazing Tchaikovsky❤❤😊😊🎉🎉

[Chambi]

Très belle interprétation, avec des canons parfaitement dans le tempo !

[Cornbread-gikt]

The best I’ve ever heard orchestrated and I’ve been listening professionally for over 55 years👍.

[TheWolfie]

Those pyrotechnic effects are *chef's kiss*! Had a big grin when I heard the first one.

[giantbikeoz]

As a music lover and HiFi geek. Just wish I can experience one lives performance of this piece with the canons in my life time. Sydney Symphony and Sydney Opera House please take note. I'm your regular subscriber and wish there will be one performance with this piece from the great Tchaikovsky in the coming season. Thanks. 😊