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 JOHN BARBIROLLI conducting THE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Enigma Variations / Cockaigne Overture (Mid 60s UK red semi-circle label issue of the 1963 stereo vinyl LP front laminated flipback picture sleeve. The sleeve shows some minor edge and age wear & the vinyl remains in excellent condition with light play only ASD548) Track Listing: Enigma Variations Op
£17.00 used
THE ROYAL PHILHARMONIC & PRO ARTE ORCHESTRAS conducted by GEORGE WHELDON George Weldon Conducts Elgar (1964 UK mail order only Stereo LP Stereo stickered front laminated flipback picture sleeve. The sleeve shows just a little light shelfwear with minor creasing in places & the vinyl remains in superb condition & looks barely played ST296) Track Listing: The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - Cockaigne Overture Op
£12.00 used
LARRY ELGART & HIS MANHATTAN SWING ORCHESTRA Hooked On Swing (1982 UK 7 vinyl single with intact four prong centre featuring two long medleys the second being Hooked On Big Bands record company die cut paper sleeve the vinyl shows the oddcosmetic scuff and hairline bt remains excellent RCA246)
£7.99 used
EDWARD ELGAR Pomp And Circumstance Marches 1-5 / Enigma Variations (1987 Dutch stereo LP featuring performances of the marches by the London Philharmonic Orchestra & the Enigma Variations by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra both conducted by Sir Georg Solti picture sleeve with sleeve notes in English French German & Italian on the reverse
£17.00 used
ROYAL LIVERPOOL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA conducted by SIR CHARLES GROVES featuring HUGH BEAN Violin Concerto (1981 UK stereo LP issue of the 1973 recording front laminated picture sleeve with album notes by Michael Kennedy. The sleeve shows minimal wear other than a tiny corner crease & the vinyl is near as new CFP40322)
£12.00 used
THE LONDON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA conducted by SIR ARTHUR BLISS Elgar: Pomp & Circumstance Marches / Bliss: Things To Come & Welcome The Queen (1970 UK stereo LP featuring a classic performance recorded in 1959 front laminated picture sleeve. Thesleeve shows minimal shelfwear & the vinyl appears Near Mint with few signs of play SDD255)
£12.00 used
THE LONDON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA conducted by ANTHONY COLLINS & SIR ARTHUR BLISS Elgar: Fastaff / Bliss: A Colour Symphony (1971 UK 5-track stereo vinyl LP front laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal shelfwear & the vinyl shows onlyfew signs of play ECS625) Track Listing: A Falstaff - Symphony Study Op
£17.00 used
SIR ALEXANDER GIBSON conducting THE SCOTTISH NATIONAL ORCHESTRA Symphony No. 2 in E Flat Major Opus 63 (1977 UK stereo LP in four movements recorded in Glasgows City Hall front laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal wear & thevinyl still looks barely played RL25104)
£12.00 used
NEVILLE MARRINER conducts THE NORTHERN SINFONIA ORCHESTRA The Lighter Elgar (1976 UK 11-track stereo LP laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal wear this copy does have a small hand written annotation on the back cover & the vinylis near as new ESD7009) Track Listing: A1 Minuet Op.21 A2 May Song A3 Rosemary (Thats For Remembrance) A4 Romance For Bassoon And Orchestra Op
£12.00 used
YEHUDI MENUHIN with THE NEW PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA conducted by SIR ADRIAN BOULT Elgar: Violin Concerto in B minor Op. 61 Elgar: Violin Concerto in B minor Op. 61 (70s UK black & white stamp label issue of the 1966 stereo vinyl LP front laminated picture sleeve. Apart from timing annotatins on the back the sleeve shows just a little light shelfwear & the vinyl remains near as new with few signs of play ASD2259)
£17.00 used