Overtures, Preludes and Intermezzi
The 1812 Overture by Tchaikovsky (Russian)
An Overture is a piece of music before a work like a Ballet or Opera. Sometimes they exist in their own right and are called concert overtures.
A Prelude is a small piece before a large scale piece.
An Intermezzo is a piece of music played between 2 acts of a play or Opera,
Festival Overture in E flat major, Op. 49, popularly known as the 1812 Overture is an Overture written by Russian composer Tchaikovsky in 1880 to commemorate Russia's defense of Moscow against Napoleon's advance in 1812.
(Features)
The overture is best known for its climactic volley of Cannon fire, ringing chimes, and brass fanfare finale
A Prelude is a small piece before a large scale piece.
An Intermezzo is a piece of music played between 2 acts of a play or Opera,
Festival Overture in E flat major, Op. 49, popularly known as the 1812 Overture is an Overture written by Russian composer Tchaikovsky in 1880 to commemorate Russia's defense of Moscow against Napoleon's advance in 1812.
(Features)
The overture is best known for its climactic volley of Cannon fire, ringing chimes, and brass fanfare finale