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Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture live from the Imperial War Museum

The Tchaikovsky Experience finished in style with a spectacular concert on Friday 16 February 2007.

Charles Hazlewood conducted the BBC Concert Orchestra and a host of brass bands and choirs for an extraordinary performance of Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture in the magnificent setting of the Atrium in London's
Imperial War Museum.

Imperial War Museum

Over two hundred musicians performed on three floors within the Atrium. The concert was broadcast live on Radio 3

'Bonkers, completely bonkers!' - Tom Service

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Imperial War Museum Charles Hazlewood - Conductor

BBC Concert Orchestra

Choirs:
Chantage
Watford Philharmonic Choir
Parmiter's School
Morley College Choir
Morley Singers
Jamey Davey conductor

Brass Banda:
London College of Music
Watford Grammar School for Boys
Centre for Young Musicians
David McCallum conductor

Imperial War Museum
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