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Why did the composer of 1812 overture call it 1812 ooverture?

April 26, 2017composer overture

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Why did the composer of 1812 overture call it 1812 ooverture?

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The 1812 overture was composed by Tchaikovksy. It is about the battle of Waterloo (which took place in 1812), hence the name. In depicting the battle the piece contains sections of the French national anthem, as well as cannon fire.