Amusing Her Majesty – Queen Victoria’s Music

Although Victorian Britain produced few composers and performers of the top rank, music played a significant role in the public and private lives of its citizens. Queen Victoria and her Consort were enthusiastic patrons and accomplished amateur musicians. We will explore examples of music destined for the theatre and the parlour by composers such as Tosti, Sullivan, Balfe and Prince Albert.  

Delivered by Dr Richard Stone

Richard has long been intrigued by history and fascinated by human creativity. An extended period of tertiary study produced a Degree in Art History and Music along with Diplomas in Art and Design and in Education, followed by a satisfying 30-year career as a teacher and lecturer in independent schools. Throughout his teaching career, Richard also practised as a painter and photographer and satisfied an urge to travel by developing a program of European study tours. Since the mid-90s, Richard has accompanied more than 20 groups of secondary students and adults to various destinations in search of cultural enlightenment. Richard has been teaching at the CAE since 2016, sharing his enthusiasm for history, literature and the arts through a range of talks.