This anonymous march dates back to the eighteenth century, and is named after "lord Van der Duyn". The exact identity of this man has unfortunately been lost to history, but there are three possible candidates: lieutenant general Adam van der Duyn van ’s-Gravemoer (d. 1693), colonel Nicolaas van der Duyn van Rijswijk and major general Nicolaas van der Duyn van ’s-Gravemoer (d. 1728). Performed by the Marinierskapel der Koninklijke Marine (Rotterdam Marine Band of the Royal Netherlands Navy). The accompanying painting depicts a group of Dutch soldiers being inspected by officer Jacob van Kretschmar (1721-1792). It was made by Tethart Philipp Christian Haag (1737-1812).
This march, composed by Udo Unger, is named after Hubertus, the patron saint of hunters. According to legend, one Good Friday morning Hubertus was hunting instead of attending church. As he pursued a stag, the animal suddenly turned towards him, and a cross was floating between its antlers. A voice warned Hubertus to lead a holy life from then on.
Performed by Blasorchester Willy Freivogel.
The accompanying painting depicts Hubertus and the stag.
This fantasy for orchestra was written in 1908 by the the English composer Frederick Delius (1862-1934).
Performed by the BBC Symphony Orchestra, led by Andrew Davis.
The accompanying painting was made by the British artist Alfred de Breanski Jr. (1877-1957).
The Großfürstin Alexandra-Walzer ("Grand Duchess Alexandra Waltz") was composed by Johann Strauss II in 1856, during a stay in Russia. It uses various Russian motifs and stylistic elements. The waltz was named after and dedicated to Grand Duchess Alexandra of Saxe-Altenburg (1830-1911), who had attended several concerts. Alexandra was also a dedicated musician herself, and several of her compositions were incorporated by Strauss in his own works.
Performed by the Eesti Riiklik Sümfooniaorkester (Estonian National Symphony Orchestra), led by Neeme Järvi.
The accompanying painting of Grand Duchess Alexandra was made by the German artist Franz Xaver Winterhalter (1805-1873).
This famous Austrian march was composed by Johann Strauss I (1804-1849) in honour of Field Marshall Joseph Radetzky von Radetz (1766-1858). Strauss was commissioned to write it, after Radetzky had won the First Battle of Custoza against the Kingdom of Sardinia, which took place on July 24 and 25, 1848, during the First Italian War of Independence. Radetzky's victory enabled him to recapture Milan and most of Lombardy.
Performed by the Muziekkapel van de Rijkswacht ("Military Band Of The Belgian Gendarmerie").
The accompanying painting depicts Radetzky with his troops before Milan. It was made by the Bavarian artist Albrecht Adam (1786–1862).
Unsere Marine ("Our Navy") is probably the most famous march of German composer Richard Thiele (1847-1903).
Performed by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Band of Tokyo.
The accompanying painting depicts the ships Heimdall and Siegfried of the Kaiserliche Marine (Imperial German Navy). It was made by the German marine artist Carl Saltzmann (1847-1923).
This march was composed by A. van Veluwen for the Regiment van Heutsz, an infantery regiment in the Royal Netherlands Army. This regiment is named after gouvernor general J. B. van Heutsz (1851-1924), most famous for his role in the Aceh War.
Performed by the Marinierskapel der Koninklijke Marine (Rotterdam Marine Band of the Royal Netherlands Navy).
The accompanying image is a painting of J. B. van Heutsz.
This march was written in 1864 by the Prussian composer Johann Gottfried Piefke (1815-1884), during the Second Schleswig War (which saw Prussia and Austria fighting against Denmark). The march was specifically composed to accompany the Prussian assault against the Danish defences at the Battle of Dybbøl. Denmark suffered a severe defeat in this battle and would ultimately lose the war, forcing it to surrender control over the duchies Schleswig, Holstein and Lauenburg.
Performed by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Band of Tokyo.
The accompanying painting depicts the Prussian forces driving away the Danish troops. It was made by the German artist Wilhelm Camphausen (1818-1885).
The Concerto per Mandolino in Mi Bemolle Maggiore ("Concerto for Mandolin in E-Flat Major") of Italian composer Giovanni Paisiello (1740-1816). Paisiello spent a large period of his life in Naples, where the mandolin was a popular instrument.
Performed by the ensemble Artemandoline.
The accompanying painting depicts the Bay of Naples, with the Vesuvius in the background. The artist is unknown.
00:00 Allegro maestoso
04:58 Larghetto grazioso
10:58 Allegretto
The march The Liberty Bell was composed in 1893 by the famous composer John Philip Sousa, known as "the American march king". The march is named in honour of the Liberty Bell, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Cast in 1752 and bearing the text "Proclaim LIBERTY Throughout all the Land unto all the Inhabitants Thereof", it has become a symbol of American independence and freedom.
The accompanying painting, which depicts an inspection of the Liberty Bell, was made by the American artist Frank J. Reilly (1906-1967).