Sir Edward William Elgar, 1st Baronet, OM, GCVO (/ ˈɛlɡɑːr / ⓘ; [1] 2 June 1857 – 23 February 1934) was an English composer, many of whose works have entered the British and …

Sir Edward Elgar was an English composer whose works in the orchestral idiom of late 19th-century Romanticism—characterized by bold tunes, striking colour effects, and mastery of …

After a number of abortive attempts to gain acknowledgment, first as a violinist and later as a composer, Elgar finally achieved fame both in Britain and abroad, with his Variations on an …

Jul 11, 2023 · Edward Elgar (1857 to 1934) was an English composer best known for his orchestral music and oratorios. Amongst Elgar's most-loved works are his Pomp and …

Sep 20, 2017 · Elgar spent many hours with his father, and by age 8 he was taking both piano and violin lessons, though he also taught himself to play other instruments. He began …

Edward Elgar was one of the foremost British composers of his time. Equally at home in learned and more popular styles, he became a well-known and respected figure, who could receive an …

Sir Edward Elgar (1857–1934) was an English composer, among whose best-known compositions are orchestral works including the Enigma Variations, the Pomp and Circumstance Marches, …

But his true ambition was to become a composer, and he wrote assiduously for performance locally. After his marriage to Alice Roberts in 1889, Elgar attempted to establish himself as a …

Jan 28, 2025 · Sir Edward Elgar (1857–1934) was an English composer renowned for his deeply expressive, richly orchestrated music, and he played a significant role in elevating English …

Nov 29, 2024 · The English composer Sir Edward Elgar (1857–1934) was one of the most prominent figures in late Romantic music. Elgar's works are celebrated for their emotional …