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Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture by Trinidad All Stars.

Posted by Glenroy R Joseph on June 25, 2010 at 3:13pm

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The 1812 Overture was written in 1880 by Tchaikovsky to commemorate the Russian defense of Moscow against Napoleon's army in 1812.It has since become a traditional part of the American Independence Day celebrations.Just in time for the Fourth of July celebrations, here is Trinidad All Stars performing Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture, from their 1976 Album "Classical Jewels" .This 1974 performance by Trinidad All Stars was the first public performance of the 1812 Overture by a Steelband in Trinidad.Performed under the baton of their famed Musical Director and conductor, Jerry Jemmott.

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lala October 23, 2013 at 9:23am

Always been one of my favorite pan numbers overall! Nice post bro!
Trevor Emanuel Cooper October 22, 2013 at 11:28pm

Classical music performed by Steel orchestras made me also appreciate listening and wanting to play classical music on pan. i can't get enough. Thanks for being able to pass on your recordings to the now generation.
Ayesha Mohammed October 22, 2013 at 2:36pm

Oh! what a thrill to hear this once more! an extremely great performance, much like Casablanca in the 1980s, Pan is Beautiful II-was it?

Thanks for circulating in 2013!
terry June 29, 2012 at 11:16pm

For me, this is one of the best performances of classical music by steel band.

I just wish there was a live video of this 36 year old All Stars Classical gem.

Happy Fourth to all.
Jennifer Jemmott-Senn January 6, 2012 at 8:33am

Thank you Mr. Joseph. I appreciate and applaud you for highlighting this piece. Please continue to share your treasures with us. Much Respect.
DJ July 8, 2011 at 3:21pm

Through those 10 Classical Jewels concerts, All Stars have performed more classical music than any other steelband on the planet. Give we more, Glenroy, give we more!!!
Steven Pitts July 5, 2011 at 7:08pm

AMAZING!!!
Celia Stephen-Sampson July 4, 2011 at 9:01pm

Thank you Glenroy, I thoroughly enjoyed that piece. I appreciate you putting it up..
Joel Augustin July 4, 2011 at 1:28pm

Like you Glenroy I savored the classics from hearing them on pan and from orchestras like Dutchys and Clarance Curvan who converted many classical tunes into calypso. Also in my pan playing days I always found playing the classics challenging.
Glenroy R Joseph July 3, 2011 at 10:20am

Believe it or not, Terry, it was the steelband that taught me to appreciate the classics.

You may be right about cultural bias. Many of these classics came alive to me only after hearing them on pan.