Listening Through The Dictionary of Composers and Their Music
Sir Edward Elgar (1857-1934)
Bio
Elgar was born outside Worcester and his father worked as a piano tuner and church organist. His training was primarily practical as he earned his living arranging and performing the violin in England. He eventually visited Paris and Leipzig and encountered the greats, Schumann, Brahms, Rubinstein, and Wagner. Elgar rose to prominence and received a litany of recognitions including a knighthood, being named into the Order of Merit, a Cross of Commander of the Belgian Order of the Crown, the Master of the King's Musick post, the Gold Medal of the Royal Philharmonic Society, a Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order, honorary degrees from at least nine prestigious institutions, and was installed as a Baronet.
Music
Symphony No. 1 in A-flat major
Symphony No. 2 in E-flat major
Violin Concerto in B minor
Cello Concerto in E minor
Enigma Variations
Nimrod
Nursery Suite for Orchestra
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