Classical music

Berlioz, H. – Marche hongroise. From the opera La Damnation de Faust. Also known as the Rákóczi March as it is based on the traditional Hungarian tune Rákóczi-nóta. Often played as a stand-alone piece of patriotic music in Hungary.
Chaĭkovskiĭ, P. I. – Finale of the Cantata for the Opening of the Polytechnic Exhibition (lyrics). File rescued from the sadly defunct Russian Anthem Museum.
Charpentier, M.-A. – Prelude from Te Deum. Best known as the theme tune of the Eurovision network.
Chopin, F. – Largo in E♭ major. Actually a rearrangement of J. N. Kaszewski’s National Song for the Prosperity of the King.
Clarke, J. – Prince of Denmark’s march. The original arrangement for harpsichord.
Elgar, E. – Pomp and Circumstance Marches:
- March No 1. The most famous one. It was used as the basis for the song Land of hope and glory.
- March No 4. Best known as the recessional for Charles III Windsor’s wedding and later coronation.
Filipescu, N. – Melodie nationale. A rather obscure piece, see The changing taste of the Romanian elites (296–8) for more information.
Führer, R. – Fugato on the theme of the Austrian national anthem. This refers to the anthem of the former Austrian Empire, not the current Austrian anthem.
Holborne, A. – The honeysuckle. An almain also known as Heart’s ease.
Jiāngjūn lìng. An ancient piece of Chinese string music.
La bounette. A French Renaissance dance.
Liszt, F. – Szózat und ungarischer Hymnus.
Morley, T. – Monsieur’s almain. An arrangement of an old dance tune for a mixed consort.
Mozart, W. A. – 7 variations on Willem van Nassau. This Willem is an old version of the Dutch national anthem.
Nicholson, R. – The Jew’s dance. An extended version of a traditional dance tune of the same name.
Power, T. – Arrorró. A lullaby.
Reinagle, A. – Federal march. Performed on 4 July 1788 in the Federal Procession in Philadelphia to celebrate the newly ratified Constitution.
Smetana, B. – Vltava (another version). Symphonic poem from the Má vlast cycle.

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