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Sir Edward Elgar, Composer
(1857-1934). English composer. Elgar began study of the violin and piano at the age of 8, but was mostly self-taught as a composer. He played in various orchestras and gave lessons in order to support himself. He learned much by arranging the music of classical composers for ensembles he played in. Elgar's music did not easily achieve recognition. But by 1902 he was enjoying international fame, thanks to the success of his Enigma Variations (1899). Other successful works include his Vi...
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Recording Date:
Sun 21 Jan 2018
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Salut d'amour, Op. 12 (3:18)
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Recording Date:
Sun 8 Sep 2019
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Quintet for Piano and Strings in A minor, Op. 84 (40:18)
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Recording Date:
Sun 9 Apr 2017
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Intro / About... (0:32)
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III - Andante - Allegro (10:34)
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Cockaigne Overture, Op. 40 "In London Town" (14:49)
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Recording Date:
Sun 21 Jan 2018
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Intro / About... (0:54)
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I - Allegro (8:14)
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II - Romance: Andante (7:55)
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III - Allegro, non troppo (8:12)
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25 Apr 2020
Littleton High School Performing Arts Center
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Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences
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