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
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SIR MALCOLM SARGENT conducts the PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA Elgar: The Enigma Variations / Williams: Fantasia On A Theme By Thomas Tallis (1961 UK 3-track stereo vinyl LP front laminated picture sleeve. Both the sleeve & vinyl are Near Mint SXLP20007) Track Listing: Enigma Variations Op.39 Theme (Andante) & Variations 1 To 13 Variation 14 (Finale) Fantasia On A Theme By Thomas Tallis
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SIR ADRIAN BOULT Sir Adrian Boult Conducts Beethoven - Brahms - Elgar - Wagner - Vaughan Williams (1973 UK 6-track vinyl LP front laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve shows light wear and the vinyl is Excellent & appears barely played SEOM15) Track Listing: London Philharmonic Orchestra– Ride Of The Valkyries Composed By – Wagner The New Philharmonia Orchestra– Overture Coriolan Composed By – Beethoven London Philharmonic Orchestra– Academic Festival Overture Composed By – Brahms London Philharmonic Orchestra– Overture The Wasps Composed By – Vaughan Williams London Philharmonic Orchestra– Rehearsal For Nocturne Composed By – Vaughan Williams London Philharmonic Orchestra– The Wand Of Youth (Excerpts) Composed By – Elgar
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VERNON HANDLEY conducts the LONDON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA The Starlight Express (Complete Incidental Music) (1970s UK issue 1976 5-track double vinyl LP Elgars incidental music gatefold picture sleeve. The sleeve shows light wear and the vinyl is Excellent & appears barely played ESDW711) Track Listing: Act I Act II (Part 1) Band 1: Act II (Conclusion) Band 2: Act III (Part 1) Act III (Conclusion)
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EDWARD ELGAR Enigma Variations / Overture Cockaigne (70s UK issue of the 1963 stereo vinyl LP front laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve retains a vintage price sticker and shows just a little light shelfwear & the vinyl remains in excellentcondition with minimal signs of play ASD548) Track Listing: Enigma Variations Op
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