Sir Edward Elgar was an English composer born in 1857, who became one of Britain's greatest composers and an international figure. Elgar's music includes symphonies, concertos, oratorios, and chamber music that elevated British classical music to international prominence. His 'Enigma Variations' and 'Pomp and Circumstance Marches' (particularly 'Land of Hope and Glory') are among classical music's most popular works. Elgar's cello concerto is considered one of the instrument's greatest works. His music combines Romantic expressiveness with British sensibility, featuring noble themes and emotional depth. Elgar was knighted in 1904 and served as Master of the King's Musick. He passed away in 1934. Elgar represented the revival of British classical music in the late Romantic period, demonstrating that British composers could achieve international stature. His music remains central to the British classical repertoire and is performed worldwide.
Elgar vinyl records (64)
SIR ADRIAN BOULT conducting THE LONDON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Elgar Orchestral Music (1975 UK Stereo LP front laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve shows just a little light shelfwear with light foxing & the vinyl remains in superb condition withfew signs of play ASD3050) Track Listing: Triumphal March from Caractacus Carillon Chopin Funeral March - Orchestrated Elgar Dream Children a) Andante b) Allegretto Piacevole Elegy Incidental Music And Funeral March from Grania and Diarmid Polonia Meditation from The Light Of Life
£17.00 used
SIR CHARLES GROVES conducting THE ROYAL LIVERPOOL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA The Light Of Life (1981 UK colour stamp HMV label stereo LP with soprano Margaret Marshall and the Liverpool Philharmonic Choir glossy picture sleeve lyric sheet and mintvinyl ASD3952) Track Listing: The Light Of Life 1-16 Op
£9.75 used
ALEXANDER GIBSON conducting THE SCOTTISH NATIONAL ORCHESTRA Symphony No. 1 (1976 UK stereo LP in four movements recorded in Glasgows City Hall front laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve shows just a little light shelfwear & the vinyl remains in excellent condition with little sign of play LRL15130) Track Listing: Andante Nobilmente E Semplice Allegro Molto Adagio Lento - Allegro
£9.00 used
ELGAR Favourite Composers (1976 UK 7-track compilation double LP featuring versions of The Enigma Variations Pomp And Circumstance Marches Serenade For Strings & more from the Decca archives between 1968 & 1975 featuring The London SymphonyOrchestra Royal Philharmonic Orchestra London Philharmonic & The Academy Of St
£12.00 used
ELGAR Falstaff - Symphonic Study (1974 UK black & white stamp label stereo LP performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Sir Adrian Boult. Also includes The Sanguine Fan & Elgars transcription of Bachs Fantasia & Fuge in CMinor textured picture sleeve with libretto booklet. The sleeve shows only a little shelfwear & the vinyl appears near mint ASD2970) Track Listing: Falstaff - Symphonic Stufy in C minor Op
£12.00 used
THE PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA conducted by SIR JOHN BARBIROLLI Symphony No. 1 (1978 UK stereo issue of the 1963 LP fully laminated picture sleeve with extensive liner notes. The sleeve shows minimal shelfwear & the vinyl has few signs of play remaining Excellent SXLP30268)
£17.00 used
EDWARD ELGAR Pomp and Circumstance (1966 UK semi circle Nipper label stereo vinyl LP performed by the New Philharmonia and Philharmonia Orchestras conducted by Sir John Barbirolli. Also includes Elegy Sospiri and the Froissart Overture front laminated flipback picture sleeve with extensive liner notes
£23.00 used
THE LONDON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA conducted by GEORG SOLTI Symphony No. 1 (1972 UK narrow band Stereo LP front laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve shows just a little light shelfwear with a bit of edge scuffing & the vinyl remains in excellent condition with few signs of play SXL6569)
£14.00 used
THE LONDON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA conducted by SIR ADRIAN BOULT Symphony No. 2 in E-flat (TAS Listed 1976 UK HMV black & white stamp label Quadrophonic LP fully compatible with regular stereo setups laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve showsminimal wear & the vinyl looks barely played ASD3266) Track Listing: Symphony No
£17.00 used
THE LONDON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA conducted by SIR ADRIAN BOULT The Wand of Youth Suites 1 & 2 / Chanson de Nuit / Chanson de Matin / Three Bavarian Dances (1968 UK first issue red and white semi label Stereo LP front laminated flipback picturesleeve with extensive liner notes. The sleeve shows very little shelfwear and the vinyl remains in superb condition with few signs of play ASD2356)
£14.00 used