Opening Act of Festival
The “Grand Finale” here in Moscow at the Moscow Military Tattoo, also known as the “Spasskaya Tower” Festival. A Russian band enters the square and plays their selections. They are then joined by the USAREUR Band and Chorus along with bands and performers from 9 other countries, all playing in the grand finale. Almost 1000 musicians and singers/dancers participated tonight, giving an amazing performance of Overture of 1812.
The “Spasskaya Tower” Festival runs 4-9 September 2010. This is the first time in history that the US Army Europe Band and Chorus have performed in Red Square. Five years ago they performed at the Kremlin, but never before here in Red Square with such a beautiful setting. Photos by Richard Bumgardner, US Army Europe Public Affairs. Original public domain image from Flickr