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This figure is defeated by the title character in Zoltán Kodály’s (“KOH-die’s”) folk opera Háry János, who woos this figure’s wife. Cellos and violins play the hymn “O Lord, Save Thy People” in a representation of spiritual resilience against this figure. (-5[1])A “great man” became the (*) dedicatee of Beethoven’s Eroica symphony after he scratched (10[1])this man’s name out. (10[1])Cannons celebrate a loss by this military commander in a piece which uses “La Marseillaise” to symbolize his army. For 10 points, Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture commends Russia’s successful defense against what French conqueror? ■END■ (10[1])

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