Victoriana
Victorian era light opera in the style of Gilbert and Sullivan. Bouncy, light-hearted chamber orchestra
2:18 · 110 BPM
With Queen Victorian coming to the throne in 1837, the Victorian era saw a continuation of the industrial, political and social change of the Georgian era. In a time of Charles Darwin and Charles Dickens, a railway and shipping boom and the first telephone and telegraph, we also see the demise of rural life, as cities rapidly expand, people get increasing voting and economic rights and the British Empire becomes the most powerful in the world. Following the death of Queen Victoria in 1901, the Edwardian era, which corresponded with the French Belle Epoque, was an era of prosperity. Known for elegance and luxury amongst the rich and powerful it also saw the first signs of demise of British imperialism and the economic rise of the United States and Germany in the lead up to World War 1. The Victorians and Edwardians is the eighth release in the groundbreaking Historyzone series of albums charting the history of the world
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Victoriana
Victorian era light opera in the style of Gilbert and Sullivan. Bouncy, light-hearted chamber orchestra
2:18 · 110 BPM
Hallelujah Chorus
Music performed at the coronation Of Queen Victoria. From George Frideric Handel’s (1685-1759) famous work The Messiah
2:46 · 80 BPM
An Age Of Elegance
Classical piano from the early Victorian period. 'German Dances No.2 and No.5' (from 0.56) by Franz Schubert (1797-1828) performed on a period instrument
2:15
A Victorian Scandal
Melodramatic Victorian style piano. Exaggerated cloak and dagger theatrical drama
1:55 · 75 BPM
The Village Band
A Victorian era folk band play in the local square. Bright, happy and celebratory dance with fiddles, woodwind and percussion
2:48 · 72 BPM
A Night At The Music Hall
Bawdy fun and frolics at a Victorian music hall. Bouncy vintage show orchestra and upright piano
1:52 · 120 BPM
Eccentric Inventions
Great Scott! Anything is possible! The weird and wonderful world of an Victorian inventor
1:41 · 66 BPM
Polite Society
Well mannered Victorian parlour piano. 'Monferrinas, Op. 49 No. 1 - Allegro' by Muzio Clementi (1752-1832) performed on a period instrument
1:21
The Great Exhibition
A grand celebration of all things Victorian at the Great Exhibition of 1851. Joyful and spritely chamber orchestra featuring French horns
1:45 · 68 BPM
The British Empire
Crown rule in India. Documentary-style expansive pads with tabla and sitar FX
1:41 · 120 BPM
A Victorian Crime Story
On the Victorian city streets criminals lurk in dark corners. Tense and melodramatic orchestral drama evoking stories of Jack The Ripper or Sweeney Todd
2:04 · 67 BPM
Dickensian Street Urchins
Victorian pickpockets plying their trade on London's streets. Mischievous period drama
1:54 · 120 BPM
Age Of The Bizarre
A time of invention and strange innovations. Victorian eccentricity with cartoonish chamber orchestra
2:03 · 104 BPM
Lieder Ohne Worte
Victorian parlour piano. Famous piano work 'Songs Without Words Op. 62, No. 6 in A' by Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847). Performed on a period instrument
2:08
Charge Of The Light Brigade
A musical re-enactment of the Battle of Balaclava in the Crimean War. Atmospheric battle scene with driving strings, military snare and period war FX
2:04 · 120 BPM
I Wish I Was In Dixie
Famous confederate marching tune from the American Civil War era played by fife and drum band. Composed by Dan Emmett (1815-1904)
1:29 · 111 BPM
Battle Of Lynchburg
Pre-battle optimism. Up-tempo American Civil War style march featuring fife and drum band
1:08 · 120 BPM
The Irish Famine
A human tragedy. Bleakly atmospheric whistle and bagpipes
1:48 · 94 BPM
There’s No Place Like Home
Light and lilting rendition of the famous song 'Home Sweet Home' with female vocal and harp
3:01
Victoria's Tragedy
Queen Victoria in mourning for Prince Albert. Sad piano in the Victorian style
2:22 · 55 BPM
Zulu Battle
The Battle of Isandlwana or Rorke's Drift. Documentary-style scenes of conflict in Southern Africa with driving strings, Zulu drumming and chanting and battle FX
1:38 · 112 BPM
Dr Livingstone, I Presume
19th century missionary expeditions into the Heart of Africa. Documentary-style soundtrack with marimbas, percussion and strings
1:53 · 132 BPM
Music Hall Piano
A typical Victorian music hall piano tune. Jaunty solo piano
1:38 · 88 BPM
Victorian Music Box 1
Magical waltzing Victorian music box. An arrangement of 'Valse Des Fees Op. 195' by Eugene Ketterer (1831-1870)
2:03 · 73 BPM
Victorian Music Box 2
Enchanting music box playing a medley of three well known Victorian tunes; 'Under the Double Eagle' by Josef Wagner (1856-1908), 'It Never Troubles Me' by Harry Leighton (1871-1903) and 'Monastery Bells' by Louis Lefebre-Wely (1817-1869)
2:42 · 122 BPM
Victorian Music Box 3
Late Victorian music box playing 'Shade Of The Palm' from the 1900 hit show 'Florodora' by Leslie Stuart (1863-1928)
2:03 · 55 BPM
The Lamenting Maid
A Victorian parlour-style performance of the traditional song with female vocal and harp. Also known as 'Early One Morning'
3:26 · 58 BPM
Victorian Melodrama
A world of temptresses, scoundrels and aristocratic villains! Dramatic and intriguing solo piano
1:47 · 89 BPM
Her Majesty
An ode to Queen Victoria. Noble and dignified orchestral theme with a quintessentially British feel
2:00 · 77 BPM
Drei Equali No. 1
The music performed at Queen Victoria’s funeral. Sombre and mournful trombone quartet. Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
1:45
I Was Glad
Church organ rendition of the anthem choral work performed at Edward VII’s coronation. Composed by Hubert Parry (1848-1918)
3:15 · 64 BPM
Victorian Tea Party
Light-hearted late Victorian-style drawing room piano. Bright and happy scenes of social niceties
2:15 · 73 BPM
An Edwardian Romance
Love and courtship in the early 20th century. Sentimental and romantic string quartet
1:35 · 82 BPM
Promenade On Deck
Early 20th century luxury ocean liner travel from Europe to America. A jolly string quartet and piano band entertaining passengers on a transatlantic voyage
1:37 · 120 BPM
The Tippler
Closing time at the Dog And Duck. Drunken comedy with sax, tuba, banjo and drums
1:46 · 41 BPM
March Of The Edwardians
Archive footage of Edwardian city dwellers, street vendors and early motor vehicles. Light-hearted march featuring banjo, strings and tuba
2:20 · 115 BPM
Edwardian Finery
Opulence and extravagance on show during the Edwardian era in Britain or America's Gilded Age. Elegant string quartet
2:01 · 125 BPM
Down Beside The Seaside
A traditional Edwardian visit to the seaside with bathing machines, donkey rides and naughty postcards. Comical clarinet and tuba
1:53 · 97 BPM
Arts And Crafts
William Morris designs in beautiful Edwardian houses harking back to an earlier times. Elegant and nostalgic piano ballad
2:07
The Edwardians
A time of peace and prosperity with The Edwardian era in Britain and the Belle Epoque in France. Refined elegance with strings, woodwind and harp
1:28 · 120 BPM
Damsel In Distress
The heroine in perilous life-threatening danger! Melodramatic silent move piano
2:14 · 150 BPM
Boating Down The River
Champagne Charlies' and 'Pretty Jemimas' enjoying summer frolics. Carefree Edwardian era fun
1:54 · 85 BPM
Daisy, Daisy
Piano only version of famous Victorian/Edwardian song 'Daisy Bell' written by Harry Dacre (1857-1922)
1:47 · 60 BPM
Lady Of The Manor
Grand country estates. Edwardian opulence and grandeur with string quartet
2:02 · 120 BPM
My Darling English Rose
An Edwardian-style nostalgic tune. Simple solo piano
1:27 · 92 BPM
Queen Of The Vaudeville
I say, I say, I say! Bawdy comedians and dancers entertaining the crowds. Jolly music hall band
2:00 · 122 BPM
Lady Of Letters
Edwardian elegance and sophistication. Dignified string quartet in the period style
2:05 · 100 BPM
The Beer Garden Waltz
Paris in the early 20th century. Charming European waltz with accordion, violin and piano
2:47 · 46 BPM
Don’t Dilly Dally
I think I might be a little squiffy Bertie! Comical waltz with sax lead
2:00 · 44 BPM
Trip Trapping Along
Motoring pioneers driving through country lanes. Quirky and sprightly woodwind and strings
1:31 · 90 BPM