INDIANAPOLIS — The Star-Spangled Symphony is back with Conner Prairie’s Symphony on the Prairie until July 4th. However, there will be a noticeable change to its musical lineup.
The symphony usually fires cannons with the “1812 Overture.” This year, Star-Spangled Symphony conductor Alfred Savia told WISH TV that the composition will be replaced with “Liberty For All.”
The “1812 Overture” was composed by Pyotr Tchaikovsky in 1880. It is a song that honors a major Russian military victory during the Napoleonic Wars. Due to recent events with Russia – namely involving Ukraine – Savia felt a different song would be in order.
You can learn more about the military victory at History.com. If you are interested in seeing the Star-Spangled Symphony perform at Symphony on the Prairie, get tickets at indianapolissymphony.org.
