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)
THE SCOTTISH NATIONAL ORCHESTRA conducted by SIR ADRIAN BOULT Symphony No. 2 in E Flat (1972 UK stereo issue of the 1963 performance front laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal shelfwear & the vinyl remains in excellent conditionwith few signs of play CFP172)
£12.00 used
PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA conducted by SIR JOHN BARBIROLLI Symphony No. 1 in A Flat Major Op.55 (1983 UK stereo issue of the 1963 performance picture sleeve. The sleeve shows just a little light shelfwear with a bit of edge scuffing and the vinyl remains in excellent condition with few signs of play EMX4120841
£12.00 used
SIR ADRIAN BOULT conducts THE LONDON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Elgar: Falstaff - Symphonic Study/ The Sanguine Fan - Ballet/ Fantasia & Fugue In C Minor (Limited Edition 1980 US Mobile Fidelity half-speed mastered audiophile stereo double LP specially plated & pressed on imported High Definition Vinyl housed in a deluxe gatefold picture sleeve with series inserts
£50.00 used
THE ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA with FREDERICK HARVEY conducted LAWRENCE COLLINGWOOD The Miniature Elgar (70s UK stereo issue of the 1964 LP glossy picture sleeve with extensive liner notes by Douglas Pudney. The sleeve just a little light shelfwear & the vinyl looks near as new ESD7068) Track Listing: Mazurka Op
£12.00 used
SIR ADRIAN BOULT conducting THE LONDON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Symphony No. 2 In E Flat (1980s UK issue of the 1976 Quadraphonic LP fully compatible with regular stereo systems picture sleeve. The sleeve shows light wear and the vinylshows minimal signs of playASD3266) Track Listing: First Movement - Allegro Vivace E Nobilmente Second Movement - Larghetto Third Movement - Rondo Fourth Movement - Moderato E Maestoso
£12.00 used
LONDON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA conducted by VERNON HADLEY Symphony No. 2 in E Flat Op.63 (1981 UK stereo LP picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal shelfwear & the vinyl is Excellent CFP40350)
£12.00 used
SIR JOHN BARBIROLLI conducts THE HALLE ORCHESTRA Symphony No. 2 (Early 70s UK stereo LP on the black & white nipper stamp label front laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal wear & the vinyl still looks barely played ASD2749) Track Listing: Symphony No. 2 In E Flat Op.63 A1 I. Allegro Vivace e Nobilmente A2 II
£9.00 used
SIR JOHN BARBIROLLI conducts the PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA Elgar Symphony No. 1 (1963 UK first issue 4-track stereo vinyl LP on the white & gold HMV label front laminated flipback picture sleeve. The sleeve show a little discolouration to the reverse with a little wear to the top flipback whilst the vinyl has minimal sign of play leaving it a very strong Excellent ASD540) Track Listing: 1st Movement: Andante (Nobilmente E Semplice) - Allegro 2nd Movement: Allegro Molto 3d Movement: Adagio 4th Movement: Lento - Allegro
£56.00 used
VERNON HANDLEY conducts the LONDON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Elgar: Symphony No.1 (1980 UK 3-track stereo vinyl LP picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal wear and the vinyl appears barely played CFP40331)
£12.00 used
EDWARD ELGAR The Dream of Gerontius (1978 UK 5-track Stereo 2LP with front-laminated fold-out box. Also featuring soloists Robert Tear Alfreda Hodgson Benjamin Luxon with the Scottish National Orchestra and Chorus conducted by Alexander Gibson. Complete with extensive 8 page libretto and liner notes
£28.00 used