What does Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture have to do with U. S. Independence Day?

The credit (or blame) can be placed on Arthur Fiedler and the Boston Pops, as a way to increase attendance at the July 4th concerts at the Esplanade in Boston - http://www.nytimes.com/1998/07/04/us/a-revolution-...

Tchaikovsky's Overture 1812 has NOTHING to do with US Independence Day. Musically it depicts the attack of the French on Moscow and their defeat by the Russians complete with the then Russian National Anthem blaring through to the conclusion of the piece. It was premiered outdoors in Moscow in 1882 with local church bells pealing and cannons booming. Some how all that bombast seems appropriate for a Fourth of July concert that often ends with fireworks bursting overhead. Never mind the Russian National Anthem, the 1812 Overture has become an American outdoor concert fixture on this national holiday. There really isn't any American made concert piece that can fill the bill. so don't give the incongruity any thought. Just enjoy the music while watching the fireworks in awe.

What in the world makes you think it have something to do with U.S. Independence Day?

It's Russian music, written by a Russian musician, about a Russian historic moment that includes the Russian Imperial Anthem....!!

Sounds like a match made in heaven to me.

They both go well with fireworks!

Nice trolling attempt!