For many U.S. symphony orchestras and their audiences, it's just not the Fourth of July without Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky's rip-roaring, bell-ringing, cannon-firing "1812 Overture." Continuing its ...

The Minnesota Orchestra's sold-out "Echoes of History" concert reopening the University of Minnesota's iconic Northrop Memorial Auditorium on Friday reprises more than Northrop's original Oct. 22, ...

The National Symphony Orchestra performs the "1812 Overture" at the 2023 A Capitol Fourth. Celebrate the majesty and grand spectacle of the National Symphony Orchestra as they perform the time-honored ...

Somehow, over the past half-century and with hardly anyone noticing, the 19th century Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky has become as integral to the Fourth of July as George Washington and ...

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 ...

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 ...

A Saratogian review There were bombs bursting in air in the glorious post-concert fireworks display at Saratoga Performing Arts Center Saturday night, but the resounding booms of cannon were missing ...

WASHINGTON - Thousands gathered on the lawn adjacent to the Sylvan Theater on the grounds of the Washington Monument in Washington, Aug. 15, to enjoy The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own" annual ...

Though the name might now be known only to Milwaukeeans who were going to concerts and snatching up records in the 1970s, as well as deep-set music scenesters, Alan Dulberger has left deep marks on ...

correctionAn earlier version of this article misstated the title of a new work by Philip Glass. It is “Overture for 2012,” not “Overture for 1812.” This version has been corrected. When you’re ...