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And if that doesn't ring any bells, what about Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture? That piece isn't even about American history, and we've adopted it as an unofficial fanfare for our Independence Day celebrations.
So, what is it about that music that fits so well into this holiday, and why do pieces like these inevitably show up at events like the Houston Symphony's annual Star-Spangled Salute at Miller Outdoor Theater?
To discuss those works — and what else we can expect from the show — we talk with Steven Reineke, the symphony’s Principal Pops Conductor Designate.