1812 Overture, Opus 49 Sheet Music
also known as 1812 Ouvertüre Sheet Music
Artist: Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky (also known as Pyotr Ilyich Tschaikovsky Chaykovski Chaikovsky), Phillip Keveren
Writer: Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky, Phillip Keveren, John Kember
Writer: Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky, Phillip Keveren, John Kember
The "1812 Overture“ is undoubtedly
Pyotr Ilych Tchaikovsky`s best known composition but far from being his
most impressive or important. It has probably become so famous and
popular because it is often performed at open air festivals where the
sequence of cannon fire is provided by real cannons.
The "1812 Overture" opens with solemn tones recalling the Russian church services after the declaration of war. A melody played by the horns represents the marching armies and afterwards the French national anthem “La Marseillaise” takes over to reflect the French victories and the capture of Moscow in 1812. A Russian folk dance theme represents the battle to force back Napoleon, and his retreat from Moscow is reflected by a long diminuendo. The following cannon fire illustrates the attacks of the Russian artillery on Napoleon`s flanks. With a peal of bells and the musical intonation of fire-works the victory and the liberation from French occupation is celebrated. Besides the fire-works and church bells we hear the Russian national anthem “God Save the Tsar”; it is a counterpoint to the French anthem that was introduced at the beginning of the "1812 Overture".
For P. Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) the "1812 Overture” was a commissioned orchestral work to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Russian victory over the French in 1812, after Napoleon had invaded Russia. The devastating withdrawal of Napoleon`s Grand Army was the turning point in the Napoleonic wars. The commission was also to mark the consecration of the Moscow “Cathedral of Christ the Saviour”, which was built to give thanks for the Russian victory and to mark the 1882 Moscow Exhibition. Its first performance on 20. August 1882 was an immediate success.
The "1812 Overture" opens with solemn tones recalling the Russian church services after the declaration of war. A melody played by the horns represents the marching armies and afterwards the French national anthem “La Marseillaise” takes over to reflect the French victories and the capture of Moscow in 1812. A Russian folk dance theme represents the battle to force back Napoleon, and his retreat from Moscow is reflected by a long diminuendo. The following cannon fire illustrates the attacks of the Russian artillery on Napoleon`s flanks. With a peal of bells and the musical intonation of fire-works the victory and the liberation from French occupation is celebrated. Besides the fire-works and church bells we hear the Russian national anthem “God Save the Tsar”; it is a counterpoint to the French anthem that was introduced at the beginning of the "1812 Overture".
For P. Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) the "1812 Overture” was a commissioned orchestral work to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Russian victory over the French in 1812, after Napoleon had invaded Russia. The devastating withdrawal of Napoleon`s Grand Army was the turning point in the Napoleonic wars. The commission was also to mark the consecration of the Moscow “Cathedral of Christ the Saviour”, which was built to give thanks for the Russian victory and to mark the 1882 Moscow Exhibition. Its first performance on 20. August 1882 was an immediate success.
Click
for arrangements

Artists Songs
- 1812 Overture, Opus 49
- A Mad Russian's Christmas
- A Winter Morning, Op. 39
- Adagio 'A La Rose'
- Ancient French Song
- Andante Cantabile (Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky - 5th Symphony)
- Andante Cantabile (from String Quartet No. 1, Op. 11) - Brass Ensemble
- Andante Cantabile (from String Quartet, Op. 11) - Orchestra
- Andante (from Symphony No.6 "Pathetique") - Orchestra
- April (Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky)
- April (Snowdrop) from The Seasons Op.37a
- Arabian Dance
- Arabian Dance (Coffee) (The Nutcracker)
- Arabian Dance (from The Nutcracker Suite) - Woodwind Ensemble - Flutes
- Arabian Dance (from The Nutcracker Suite) for Woodwind Ensemble - Mixed Instruments
- At Church
- At The Fireside (Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky)
- At the ball (Op. 38 No. 3)
- Au village
- August (Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky)
- Autumn Song (Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky)
- Baba-Yaga
- Barcarole (Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky)
- Barcarolle In G Minor ("June"), Op. 37, No. 6
- Barcarolle (Op. 37 No.6) (Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky)
- Believe it not, my friend (Op.6 No.1)
- Blumenwalzer
- Capriccioso
- Carnival (Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky)
- Chanson Triste (Op.40 No.2) (Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky)
- 227 More. Go To Artist...
- 10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)
- 16, 17: God So Loved The World (John 3:16, 17)
- 1812 Overture, Opus 49
- A Day In The Life
- A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes (from Disney's Cinderella)
- A Foggy Day (In London Town)
- A Groovy Kind Of Love
- A Hard Day's Night
- A Highland Lad My Love Was Born (arr. Phillip Keveren)
- A Holly Jolly Christmas
- A House Is Not A Home
- A La Nanita Nana (Hear Lullabies and Sleep Now)
- A Marshmallow World
- A Mighty Fortress Is Our God (Psalm 46)
- A New Hallelujah
- A Red, Red Rose
- A Shelter In The Time Of Storm
- A Sky Full Of Stars
- A Tender Moment
- A Tennessee Tantalizer
- A Thousand Years (Christina Perri - The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1)
- A Whole New World (from Aladdin)
- A Wind Of Promise
- Abide With Me
- Above All
- Accelerations Waltz, Op. 234
- Accidental Wizard
- Ach Du Lieber Augustin (O My Dearest Augustine)
- Across The Stars (Love Theme from Star Wars: Attack Of The Clones)
- Adagio Cantabile from Sonata Pathetique (Ludwig van Beethoven - 1st movement)
- 1350 More. Go To Artist...
- 1812 Overture, Opus 49
- All White On The Night
- Another Day (John Kember)
- Anything Goes (Cole Porter; Frank Sinatra)
- Danny Boy (Traditional)
- It Takes Two (John Kember)
- Le Carbet (Beguine)
- Matanzas (Rumba)
- My Lord! What A Morning
- Ode to Joy
- Out Of The Blue (John Kember)
- Requiem Mass: Lacrimosa
- This And That
- Variations on Pachelbel's Canon
- Where And When
- Winter (from The Four Seasons) (Concerto No. 4 in F minor L'inverno, 2nd Movement)
Sheet Music
Comments (0)
21 Arrangements - select instrument:
INSTRUMENT | LEVEL |
GENRE |
PAGES |
PREVIEW | PRICE |
Solo Alto Saxophone | |||||
Alto Saxophone | ![]() ![]() |
US$4.99 Buy |
|||
Level: Original Genre: Classical Pages: 1 |
|||||
Solo Cello | |||||
Cello | ![]() ![]() |
US$4.99 Buy |
|||
Level: Original Genre: Classical Pages: 1 |
|||||
Solo Clarinet | |||||
Clarinet | ![]() ![]() |
US$4.99 Buy |
|||
Level: Original Genre: Classical Pages: 1 |
|||||
Solo Flute | |||||
Flute | ![]() ![]() |
US$4.99 Buy |
|||
Level: Original Genre: Classical Pages: 1 |
|||||
Solo French Horn | |||||
French Horn | ![]() ![]() |
US$4.99 Buy |
|||
Level: Original Genre: Classical Pages: 1 |
|||||
Solo Piano | |||||
Piano | ![]() ![]() |
US$4.99 Buy |
|||
Level: Keyboard Genre: Classical Pages: 2 |
|||||
Piano | ![]() ![]() |
US$4.99 Buy |
|||
Level: 1 Genre: Classical Pages: 2 |
|||||
Piano | ![]() ![]() |
US$4.99 Buy |
|||
Level: 1.5 Genre: Classical Pages: 2 |
|||||
Piano | ![]() ![]() |
US$5.99 Buy |
|||
Level: 1.5 Genre: Classical Pages: 3 |
|||||
Piano | ![]() ![]() |
US$4.99 Buy |
|||
Level: 2 Genre: Classical Pages: 2 |
|||||
Piano | ![]() ![]() |
US$5.99 Buy |
|||
Level: 2 Genre: Classical Pages: 2 |
|||||
Piano | ![]() ![]() |
US$4.99 Buy |
|||
Level: 2.5 Genre: Classical Pages: 2 |
|||||
Piano | ![]() ![]() |
US$5.99 Buy |
|||
Level: 3 Genre: Classical Pages: 2 |
|||||
Piano | ![]() ![]() |
US$7.99 Buy |
|||
Level: Original Genre: Classical Pages: 5 |
|||||
Piano | ![]() ![]() |
US$5.99 Buy |
|||
Level: Original Genre: Classical Pages: 10 |
|||||
Piano | ![]() ![]() |
US$7.99 Buy |
|||
E flat, Op. 49 | |||||
Level: Original Genre: Romantic / Classical Pages: 3 |
|||||
Solo Tenor Saxophone | |||||
Tenor Saxophone | ![]() ![]() |
US$4.99 Buy |
|||
Level: Original Genre: Classical Pages: 1 |
|||||
Solo Trombone | |||||
Trombone | ![]() ![]() |
US$4.99 Buy |
|||
Level: Original Genre: Classical Pages: 1 |
|||||
Solo Trumpet | |||||
Trumpet | ![]() ![]() |
US$4.99 Buy |
|||
Level: Original Genre: Classical Pages: 1 |
|||||
Solo Viola | |||||
Viola | ![]() ![]() |
US$4.99 Buy |
|||
Level: Original Genre: Classical Pages: 1 |
|||||
Solo Violin | |||||
Violin | ![]() ![]() |
US$4.99 Buy |
|||
Level: Original Genre: Classical Pages: 1 |
Press

and
can be viewed directly in your browser - no download is required. These can be printed just once but at any time
No Comments Found - Be the first to post. To post you need to Login If you do not have an account you may Register
Basket
- Your basket is empty
Currency: USD Change

Suggestions
- Julius Fucík
Entrance Of The Gladiators - Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony No. 9, final movement - Dwight Yoakam
Ring Of Fire - Philip Aaberg
God Rest You Merry Gentlemen - Traditional
Morning Has Broken - Edvard Grieg
Piano Concerto A Minor, Op. 16 - Traditional Scottish Folk Song
Loch Lomond - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Rondo Alla Turca, from the Piano Sonata A Major, K331
