: The piece tells the story of the Patriotic War of 1812 , specifically the Battle of Borodino and the subsequent French retreat from Moscow.
: Written in 1880 by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky to mark the consecration of the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in Moscow.
La Marseillaise : Fragments of the French national anthem represent the invading Grande Armée. As the battle turns, this melody becomes increasingly distorted and fragmented. Resources and Study Materials
: The piece tells the story of the Patriotic War of 1812 , specifically the Battle of Borodino and the subsequent French retreat from Moscow.
: Written in 1880 by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky to mark the consecration of the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in Moscow.
La Marseillaise : Fragments of the French national anthem represent the invading Grande Armée. As the battle turns, this melody becomes increasingly distorted and fragmented. Resources and Study Materials