What song was Mr. Keating whistling in Dead Poets Society?
Hi MyBestAnswer members, I have a question about the movie "Dead Poets Society." Specifically, what song was Mr. Keating whistling in the film? Could someone please provide an answer? Thank you!
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Professor John Keating (Robin Williams) whistles Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture in the 1989 film Dead Poets Society.
On August 20, 1882, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky introduced his 1812 Overture, which commemorated Russia’s defeat of Napoleon, at the 1882 Moscow Exhibition.
Tchaikovsky was commissioned by the Cathedral of Christ the Savior to write the 1812 Overture to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Russia’s victory over Napoleon in 1812. He worked on the piece between October 12 and November 19, 1880.
Tchaikovsky did not personally enjoy the piece, calling it “very loud and noisy,” according to the website Classical Net. However, the audience at the cathedral, where the piece debuted on August 20, 1882, loved it. The overture went on to be performed at many events throughout Russia, and Tchaikovsky conducted the piece numerous times during his life.
Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture has been used to celebrate the United States' Independence Day, but that is not why it was composed. Find out more at Classicalmusic.about.com.
Robin Williams' portrayal of John Keating was one of his iconic roles, and this drama about boys at a prep school in 1959 continues to endure. Here are 15 things you may not have known about Dead Poets Society, shared by Mentalfloss.com.
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