Every 3-6mo I think about how Tchaikovsky composed the 1812 Overture to commemorate the Russians wrecking Napoleon's 1812 invasion, only for the US to say "Thats about me. That's my thing actually" and playing it at e…
BBC Radio 3 Breakfast Now Playing Hector Berlioz, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra & Sir Andrew Davis Le Corsaire - overture Op.21
(often in plural) An approach or proposal made to initiate communication, establish a relationship etc.
overture of friendship
“You deserve a standing overture for that.”
“I liked the 80's Prelude with the plate "Overture". But it is nice to see late Beetles like that still working.”
“"Fidelio: Overture Op 72c" by Ludwig van Beethoven / German Chamber Philharmonic of Bremen, conducted by Daniel Harding / VirginClss records sp. 45364”
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“Le Corsaire - overture Op.21” by Hector Berlioz #nowplaying #radio3
“#ClassicalMusic #MyDailyDose #18thCenturyMusic @jwfleck.bsky.social brought this to my attention the other day, first listening now. There are 2 of Telemann's specialty Overture-Suites, along with varied sonatas, all played marvelously. Very nice afternoon fare! 🤠”
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(obsolete) Disclosure; discovery; revelation.
: the cave's inmost overture
“Every 3-6mo I think about how Tchaikovsky composed the 1812 Overture to commemorate the Russians wrecking Napoleon's 1812 invasion, only for the US to say "Thats about me. That's my thing actually" and playing it at every 4th of July fireworks show Thats nuts. Thats embarassing.”
“BBC Radio 3 Breakfast Now Playing Hector Berlioz, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra & Sir Andrew Davis Le Corsaire - overture Op.21”
““Le Corsaire - overture Op.21” by Hector Berlioz #nowplaying #radio3”
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“Cozy Powell doing a solo to 1812 Overture while in Rainbow.”
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(obsolete) An opening; a recess or chamber.
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