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Cannons in an orchestra? This great hymn to the defeat of Napoleon is as astonishing now as it must have been at its 1882 premiere. France is humbled, Russia rejoices. Composer: Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky Performers: Â鶹Éç Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Rumon Gamba Recording date: 07 December 2000 Date of broadcast: 29 November 2011
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