Part 2: 1812 Overture

Yes I know I was meant to write about Swan Lake. So sue me.

My general aim for the non-modern music was to have it come from approx. between 1800-1900 In what is Generally known as The Romantic Period - early 19th century, and the Nationalistic period - late 19th century, from Eastern Europe (Austria, Russia, The Balkans, Germany in a large stretch of the imagination). The music is characterized by Emotive Melodies, Rich Harmony, flexible-to-nonexistant structure. The most passionate 100 years of Music in history. Think Beethoven, Chopin, Liszt, Wagner, and of course, Tchaikovsky.

Onto the 1812. Twas comissioned by Tsar Alexander II for the Church of Christ the Redeemer nearly being built. It commemerates Napoleon's defeat at the Hands of The Russians in the battle of Borodino in 1812, which turned the Napoleonic Wars (By this time Napoleon, in a wave of Nationolistic fervour, had led the French Republic in conquering most of mainland Europe). Napoleon attacked the Russians there and won at heavy cost, leading to the capture of Moscow. However, all supplies were taken out by the russians in their retreat and the city was set on fire.

Heavily damaged, with no supplies or shelter from the harsh Russian Winter, They were forced to retreat, while being attacked by Russian Cossacks (Cavalry), resulting in a Russian victory. The 1812 plays this out.

Use for Mirror Mirror is mostly limited to the idea of the Battle (the voice and pop culture playing the french, the family and friends playing the russians)

Important parts:
- The Hymn "God preserve thy People" probably to be used in last 1 1/2 scenes
- The Battle scene probably will be used in the fairytale scene, as the fairytale characters attack her
- The Russian Winter scene will probably be used in First Check-up, to highlight her isolation
- The Retreat could be at the end of the counsellor scene