Tchaikovsky "1812 Overture" with 105mm Cannons 20101017 (2/2)

Composed by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky in 1880. Played by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Eastern Army Band, 1st Band, 12th Band and 1st Artillery Unit with M101 105mm howitzers. Conducted by Major SHIGA Tōru, the commander of the Eastern Army Band. On October 17, 2010 at JGSDF Asaka Training Field. ピョートル・イリイチ・チャイコフスキー『大序曲 1812年』 演奏： 陸上自衛隊 東部方面音楽隊，第1音楽隊，第12音楽隊, 第1特科隊 指揮： 東部方面音楽隊長 志賀亨 3等陸佐 自衛隊 中央観閲式 総合予行 陸上自衛隊朝霞訓練場

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, often anglicized as Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky, was a Russian composer of the romantic period, some of whose works are among the most popular music in the classical repertoire. He was the first Russian composer whose music made a lasting impression internationally, bolstered by his appearances as a guest conductor in Europe and the United States. Tchaikovsky was honored in 1884 by Emperor Alexander III, and awarded a lifetime pension.

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