Lydia Adams Davis has combined her interest in nineteenth century life and her singing to create a refreshing program of Victorian popular songs. By researching the archives of nineteenth century music, Lydia has found a large array of beautiful songs. Dr. Ruthanne Schempf, pianist, and Lydia perform in costume to transport you back to the Victorian age with songs such as:
“Beautiful Dreamer”
“I Dream of Jeannie With the Light Brown Hair” and other Stephen Foster favorites
“Frankie and Johnnie”
“A Bird in a Gilded Cage”
“Listen to the Mockingbird”
“After the Ball”
“When Johnny Comes Marching Home”
“Daisy Bell”
“Goober Peas”
“In the Shade of the Old Apple Tree”
“Tenting Tonight” (other Civil War songs)
“Silver Threads Among the Gold”
“The Band Played On”
“White Wings”
“When You Were Sweet Sixteen”