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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:
Sat 9 Feb 1963
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Introduction (1:17)
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Cockaigne Overture, Op. 40 "In London Town" (13:17)
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Back-announce & Intro Vaughan-Williams (2:14)
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Recording Date:
Mon 15 Jan 2018
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Symphony No. 1 "Adagio" (Arr. Diehnelt, for String Quartet) (12:34)
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Recording Date:
Sun 19 Mar 2017
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Intro / About... (1:27)
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Salut d'amour (7:52)
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March 23 & 25, 2018 (1:12)
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Another Elgar!
CD’s of Elgar’s violin concerto are issued much more frequently now. Now here’s another, with soloist Tasmin Little, the Royal Sc...
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Elgar’s Cello concerto
There are occasions where certain musical compositions become associated with certain performers. The reason, of course, ...
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Part: Cantus in Memory of Benjamin Britten Elgar: Cello Concerto (Alisa Weilerstein, cello ) Unannounced encore for solo cello (Alisa Weilerst...
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ELGAR, CARTER - Cello Concertos Alisa Weilerstein, cellist; Berlin Staatskapelle, conducted by Daniel Barenboim Decca 001759202; CD The New York ...
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Guitar virtuoso Sharon Isbin performs with guest conductor Sarah Ioannides on the next Louisville Orchestra broadcast in music by Elgar, Schwantner...
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Events
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12 Oct 2018
University of Missouri, Kansas City
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2 Nov 2018
Symphony Hall
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3 Nov 2018
Symphony Hall
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"Stephanie Chase delivers, with the Louisville Orchestra, a sensational account of Edwa...
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