The Georgian Era

Sweeping Georgian crescents, beautiful stately homes and magnificent grounds. A triumphant fanfare to a golden period

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Joyful folk dance of the 18th century played on period instruments. From the Playford Tune Book - 'The Bishops Of Chester's Jig'

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Energetic, bright and pacy classical music of the Georgian era performed on period instruments. An arrangement of 'Trio Sonata in F Major, HWV 389: II. Allegro' by George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)

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A period arrangement of the famous British patriotic anthem ‘Britannia Rules The Waves' featuring male tenor and female soprano vocals. Composed by Thomas Arne (1710-1778)

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Grandiose and regal. Famous ceremonial anthem written for the coronation of King George II in 1727 by George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)

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The first waves of Irish and Westcountry men embark on a journey of discovery to the colonies. Features folk fiddle and orchestra

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An evening soiree in polite society. Sweet and lyrical period style piano piece

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Daily life in a Georgian market town. 18th Century folk dance played on period instruments. From the Playford Tune Book - 'Shaking Of The Sheets'

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A romantic view of Georgian England. Picturesque 18th century English countryside. Orchestra featuring oboe and flutes

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An elegant and stately sonata of the Georgian era. An arrangement of 'Trio Sonata Op.2: Adagio' composed by George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)

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Waltzing by candlelight. Flirtatious courtiers fawn over the Prince Regent. Small string section and woodwind

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Young Georgian dandies preen themselves in preparation for ladies. Georgian style solo piano

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The Scots and leading Catholics revolt and the Jacobites rise again. Ominous drones, military snare, percussion and distant brass

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Vive la revolution! Brash and rowdy revolutionary band on the streets of Paris. An arrangement of the National Anthem of France written by Claude Rouget de Lisle (1760-1836)

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The famous military song sung with gusto as it would have been during the Napoleonic Campaigns. Features male and female soloists with harpsichord and strings

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The grand buildings and thoroughfares of Georgian London. Celebratory 18th century style theme with orchestra featuring trumpets and flutes

1:51 · 90 BPM

An atmospheric scene-setter for a pivotal moment in the Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815) and remembered as one of the most famous sea battles of all time

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Gruesome and intense combat during the Battle of Waterloo which marked the end of the Napoleonic Wars (1803-185)

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British pomp and patriotism. Grand orchestral celebrations of victory

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Driving back the British, America surges towards independence and the end of colonialism. Dark and dramatic American Revolutionary War (1775-1783) scene-setter with fife and drum

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Free Americans march into town with independence from the British secured. Celebratory American Revolutionary War (1775-1783) scene-setter featuring fife and drums

1:04 · 75 BPM

Famous aria played on piano and flute with period instruments. An arrangement of 'Le nozze di Figaro, K.492: Voi che sapete' composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

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Pretty late Georgian/early Victorian parlour guitar piece composed by Catharina Pratten (1824-1895)

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A recital at home in Georgian times. Genteel and lyrical solo piano

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Light and flowing 18th century Italian dance played on period instruments. An arrangement of 'Twelve Monferrinas, Op. 49: Monferrina No. 2' composed by Muzio Clementi (1752-1832)

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The industrial revolution begins and with it big social and economic changes. Pulsing strings evoke images of rapid industrialisation and 'dark satanic mills'

1:56 · 70 BPM

A sweet and romantic piano lullaby in the style of Mozart

2:31 · 137 BPM

Gentle and precise parlour guitar waltz in the style of the Georgian era

1:34 · 132 BPM

Bright and positive upbeat country dance. 18th century folk arrangement of the traditional tune 'Lilliburlero'

1:51 · 112 BPM

Famous classical work played on period piano and percussion. An arrangement of 'Sonata in A, K. 331: III. Alla Turca: Allegretto' composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

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Flowing yet formal 18th century country dance played on period instruments. From the Playford Tune Book - 'Bloomsbury Market'

3:23 · 82 BPM

Tragic and painful decline of the last of the Hanoverians William IV played on period piano. An arrangement of 'Sonata No. 3 in G Minor, Op. 50 Largo' composed by Muzio Clementi (1752-1832)

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