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 Symphony No. 1 In A Flat Major (70s UK stereo LP on the black & white nipper stamp label front laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve has a tape mark to the reverse & the vinyl still looks barelyplayed ASD2748) Track Listing: 1st Movement - Andante (Nobilmente E Semplice) - Allegro 2nd Movement: Allegro Molto 3rd Movement: Adagio 4th Movement: Lento - Allegro
£12.00 used
EDWARD ELGAR Songs Of Sir Edward Elgar (1969 UK Stereo LP featuring John Carol Case [Baritone] Mary Thomas [Soprano] & Daphne Ibbott [Piano] front lamiinated picture sleeve. The sleeve shiows just a little light shelfwear mostly to the unlaminated back and the vinyl remains in great condition with few signs of play XID5304) Track Listing: Twilight (Op
£12.00 used
JANET BAKER Songs And Arias By Purcell J.S. Bach Handel Mendelssohn Berlioz Fauré Mahler Strauss & Elgar (1971 UK black & white stamp label stereo vinyl LP picture sleeve with liner notes and lyrics. The sleeve shows a little wear whilst the vinyl is Near Mint SEOM8) Track Listing: Fain Would I Wed (Thomas Campion) / My Lovely Celia (Monro) Lord What Is Man (Henry Purcell) Aria: Ich Hab Genug (Cantata No
£14.00 used
THE PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA conducted by SIR JOHN BARBIROLLI Enigma Variations / Overture Cockaigne (1963 UK first issue STEREO LP on the gold rimmed Stereophonic label front laminated flipback picture sleeve. The sleeve shows just a little light shelfwear & the vinyl remains in fantastic condition & looks barely played ASD548) Track Listing: Enigma Variations Op
£84.00 used
NIGEL KENNEDY & PETER PETTINGER Edward Elgar: Sonata For Violin And Piano (1984 UK Direct Metal Mastered Stereo LP pressed in Germany for the UK market picture sleeve. The sleeve shows just a little light shelfwear with a bit of edge scuffing and the vinyl remains in great condition with few signs of play ABRD1099)
£17.00 used
THE ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA conducted by LAWRANCE COLLINGWOOD The Miniature Elgar (Late 60 uK second issue of the 1964 Stereo LP featuring music inspired by the BBC Monitor film on Elgars life & works also featuring Frederick Harvey [Baritone] front laminated flipback picture sleeve. The sleeve shows just a little light shelfwear & the vinyl is flawless CSD1555) Track Listing: Chanson De Matin Op
£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 (Early 70s Dutch second issue black and white stamp label Stereo LP front laminatedflipback picture sleeve with extensive liner notes. The sleeve shows very little shelfwear and the vinyl remains in superb condition with few signs of play ASD2356)
£12.00 used
EDWARD ELGAR The Five Pomp & Circumstance Marches/ Imperial March/ Crown Of India-Suite (1974 German stereo LP conducted by Daniel Barenboim with the LPO glossy gatefold picture sleeve with notes in French German & English. The sleeve showslittle wear & the vinyl still looks barely played)
£14.00 used
YEHUDI MENUHIN with THE NEW PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA conducted by SIR ADRIAN BOULT Elgar: Violin Concerto in B minor Op. 61 (1966 UK Nipper semi label stereo vinyl LP performed by Yehudi Menuhin with the New Philharmonia Orchestra conductedby Sir Adrian Boult front laminated flipback picture sleeve with extensive liner notes
£34.00 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 colour Nipper stamp label issue of the 1966 stereo vinyl LP front laminated flipback picture sleeve. The sleeve shows light wear and the vinyl has minimal sign of play ASD2259)
£17.00 used