1812 Overture, Op. 49

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky ( 7 May 1840 – 6 November 1893), often anglicised as Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, was a Russian composer whose works included symphonies, concertos, operas, ballets, chamber music, and a choral setting of the Russian Orthodox Divine Liturgy. Some of these are among the most popular theatrical music in the classical repertoire. He was the first Russian composer whose music made a lasting impression internationally, which he bolstered with appearances as a guest conductor later in his career in Europe and the United States. One of these appearances was at the inaugural concert of Carnegie Hall in New York City in 1891. Tchaikovsky was honored in 1884 by Emperor Alexander III, and awarded a lifetime pension in the late 1880s. [source from Wikipedia] 

This orchestral work is to commemorate the leading of Mikhail Kutuzov to repulse the invading of the Napoleon's army and win the victory of the French invasion of Russia. This work is famous for the sound of cannon fire in the music. Some performances, especially the outdoors ones, have used the real cannon. The beginning is a deep and wide theme, which represents the broad territory and boundless scenery of Russia.