Here’s an excerpt from the performance of the 1812 Overture played by the Boston Pops on July 4, 2016 accompanied by the 101st Field Artillery. The fellow in the white jacket is the conductor for the artillery. And he’s reading the actual score that Tchaikovsky wrote that included the timing for the cannons.
And here’s another view of it, with fireworks and field artillery on display.
I guess Johann Pachelbel just couldn’t spell it right. cg
Yes, Curt, while beautiful I just can’t imagine it with cannons. 🙂 https://youtu.be/NlprozGcs80