The sprit of Russia is felt throughout this popular march. From the somber opening theme (a Serbian folk song) to the triumphant statement of the Czarist national anthem (familiar from the '1812 Overture'), the march is filled with the emotion of Russian patriotism. This abridged arrangement captures all the grandeur of the original.
Instrumentation:Brass Quintet
Instrumentation:Brass Quintet
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