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Tchaikovsky's '1812 Overture' left out of July 4th celebrations amid Russian attacks in Ukraine
ResumePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture" — which celebrates Russia's victory against Napoleon — has been a staple of Fourth of July celebrations for decades. But some ensembles are leaving it off the setlist this year amidst Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
This segment aired on July 4, 2022.