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Enigma Variations
Variations on an Original Theme for orchestra, Op. 36 , commonly referred to as the "Enigma" Variations, is a set of a theme and its fourteen variations written for orchestra by Edward Elgar in 1898–99. It is Elgar's best-known large-scale composition, for both the music itself and the enigmas behind it. Elgar dedicated the piece to "my friends pictured within", each variation being an affectionate portrayal of one of his circle of close acquaintances. More »
Cello Concerto (Elgar)
Sir Edward Elgar's ''Cello Concerto in E Minor'', Op. 85 was his last notable work, and is a cornerstone of the solo cello repertoire. More »
Symphony No. 2 (Elgar)
The Symphony No. 2 in E-Flat Major of Edward Elgar is the second of two symphonies that he completed. He wrote it in 1909–1911, though a few sketches date from 1903. On the title page he included the following dedication: :Dedicated to the Memory of His late Majesty King Edward VII. :This Symphony designed early in 1910 to be a loyal tribute, bears its present dedication with the gracious approval of His Majesty the King. :March 16th, 1911. More »
Violin Concerto (Elgar)
The ''Violin Concerto in B Minor'', opus 61, one of Sir Edward Elgar's longest orchestral works, has been described as 'the greatest English contribution to the treasury of Romantic violin concertos'. More »
The Dream of Gerontius
''The Dream of Gerontius'', popularly called just ''Gerontius'', is an oratorio in two parts composed by Edward Elgar in 1900, to text from the poem by Cardinal Newman. It relates the journey of a pious man's soul from his deathbed to his judgment before God and settling into Purgatory. It is widely regarded as Elgar's finest choral work, and by some to be his ''magnum opus''. The first performance took place on October 3, 1900, in Birmingham Town Hall. More »
Symphony No. 1 (Elgar)
The Symphony No. 1 in A flat major, Op. 55 of Edward Elgar is the only symphony in the standard orchestral repertoire to use A-flat major as its main key. Elgar wrote it in 1907–1908, and dedicated it on the title page to "Hans Richter, Mus. Doc., true artist and true friend". It was premiered on 3 December 1908 in Free Trade Hall in Manchester, England, with Hans Richter conducting the Hallé Orchestra. The symphony is scored for three flutes , two oboes and English horn, two clarinets... More »
Falstaff (Elgar)
Falstaff – Symphonic Study in C minor Op.68 is an orchestral piece by the English composer Edward Elgar. ''Falstaff'', though not so designated by the composer, is a symphonic poem in the tradition of Liszt and Richard Strauss. It portrays Sir John Falstaff, the fat knight of Shakespeare's ''Henry IV'' parts I and II. More »
The Music Makers (Elgar)
The Music Makers, op.69, is a work for contralto, chorus and orchestra composed by Edward Elgar. It was first performed on October 1, 1912. The text of the work is the 1874 poem ''Ode'' by Arthur O'Shaughnessy, which Elgar set in its entirety. He had been working on the music intermittently since 1903, without a specific commission. More »
Nursery Suite
The Nursery Suite is one of the last compositions by Sir Edward Elgar . Like Elgar's Wand of Youth Suites it makes use of sketches from the composer’s childhood. There are seven movements and a coda: :1. Aubade :2. The Serious Doll :3. Busy-ness :4. The Sad Doll :5. The Wagon :6. The Merry Doll :7. Dreaming – Envoy The composition of ''The Nursery Suite'' came about when Elgar mentioned in September 1930 to HMV that he had lately run across a box of musical sketches from the days of his... More »
Cockaigne (In London Town)
''Cockaigne , Op. 40'', also known as ''Cockaigne Overture'', is a concert overture for full orchestra composed by the British composer Edward Elgar in 1900-01. More »
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