Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture” — which celebrates Russia’s victory against Napoleon — has been a staple of Fourth of July celebrations for decades. But some ensembles are leaving it off the setlist this year amidst Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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