Sir Edward Elgar Biography, Sir Edward Elgar Videos, Sir Edward Elgar Similar artist, Sir Edward Elgar Discography, Sir Edward Elgar Tags

You are in : HOME : S : Sir Edward Elgar :

    • Biography Sir Edward Elgar

    Sir Edward Elgar
    Sir Edward William Elgar, 1st Baronet, OM, GCVO (2 June 1857 – 23 February 1934) was an English Romantic composer. Several of his first major orchestral works, including the Enigma Variations and the Pomp and Circumstance Marches, were greeted with acclaim. He also composed oratorios, chamber music, symphonies and instrumental concertos. He was appointed Master of the King's Musick in 1924. Biography Early years Edward Elgar was born in the small village of Lower Broadheath outside Worcester to William Elgar, a piano tuner and music dealer, and his wife Anne (née Greening). The fourth of seven children, Elgar's siblings were Henry John (Harry) (15 October 1848? 5 May 1864), Lucy Ann (born 29 May 1852), Susannah Mary (Pollie) (born 28 December 1854), Frederick Joseph (Jo) (born 28 August 1859), Francis Thomas (Frank) (born 1 October 1861), and Helen Agnes (Dott or Dot) (born 1 January 1864).Mi

    Discography

    Sir Edward Elgar: Symphony No. 2 - Sir Colin Davis / London Symphony Orchestra
    Sir Edward Elgar: Symphony No. 2 - Sir Colin Davis / London Symphony Orchestra


    Elgar Symphony No.1 Overture
    Elgar Symphony No.1 Overture "In The South" (St. Martin-in-the Field/Marriner)


    Texas Music Educators Association 2006 Clinic and Convention; University of Houston Moores School of
    Texas Music Educators Association 2006 Clinic and Convention; University of Houston Moores School of


    Videos

    Videos not available