July 14, 1897, a summer day in England. In the Pomp and Circumstance known British composer Edward Elgar (then 40 years old) ...

Here's a musical riddle that has kept people guessing for over a century. English composer Edward Elgar's Variations on an Original Theme, ('Enigma') op. 36 is one of England's most beloved musical ...

When Edward Elgar unveiled his first symphony in 1908, it was hailed as the greatest British symphony ever written. The London papers were ecstatic. The Morning Post wrote, "This is a work for the ...

An historic choir that was conducted by Sir Edward Elgar is calling for new voices to join its ranks. Worcester Festival Choral Society, one of the most prestigious classical choirs in the county, is ...

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Land of Hope and Glory still resounds at the Last Night of the Proms and at countless patriotic occasions: it’s the anthem of a nation, and all attempts to dislodge it have failed. Sung by a million ...

Wedding processionals, recital programs, or background music playing in a shop. Many of you likely remember that melody—where the violin begins to sing sweetly, almost hesitantly—without knowing the ...

You can listen to extracts of some of Sir Edward Elgar's most famous works. The Elgar Trail is a circular route around the two counties taking in many of the Elgar landmarks. Some unusual facts about ...