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How a Russian orchestral work became the soundtrack to America’s 4th of July

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra will perform the "1812 Overture" three times this week. Here, they perform during the Star-Spangled Spectacular last year. The annual concert is hosted by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra at Oregon Ridge. (FILE/Staff)
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra will perform the "1812 Overture" three times this week. Here, they perform during the Star-Spangled Spectacular last year. The annual concert is hosted by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra at Oregon Ridge. (FILE/Staff)
By | mmccauley@baltsun.com
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Tchaikovsky was neither American, nor a founding father, but his "1812 Overture" has become the soundtrack to our Independence Day, as integral as fireworks and the flag.

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