National Pride in Music

National Pride in Music

• Composers in the 19th century used music to express national identity, scenery, and legends.
• They often incorporated folk songs and dances into their compositions.

Great Britain

• Traditional British folk songs, Tudor melodies, and Victorian-era tunes inspired British composers.

• Composers like Elgar, Holst, Delius, Vaughan Williams, Ireland, and Bax created orchestral works inspired by these traditions.

• Their works reflected aspects of the British countryside and colonial expansion.

United States of America

• Stephen Foster revived 19th century American folk music with songs based on people's lives.

• Amy Beach was inspired by European folk music.

• Louis Moreau Gottschalk used Louisiana Creole music.

• John Philip Sousa composed popular band marches.

Central and South America

• By the early 20th century, composers like Carlos Chávez revived Mexican folk music and indigenous instruments.

• Alberto Ginastera used strong Argentinian folk rhythms.

• Heitor Villa-Lobos revived Brazilian folk music.