Edward Elgar
1857 – 1934
Elgar is the sound of Edwardian England — noble, nostalgic, and deeply felt. His music combines imperial grandeur with tender introspection. Pomp and circumstance alongside profound melancholy.
Essential Listening
Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1
Known in America as the graduation theme. In Britain, it's 'Land of Hope and Glory' — Elgar's most famous tune.
Cello Concerto - First Movement
Autumnal sadness and noble resignation. Written after WWI, this concerto captures a world of lost innocence.
Enigma Variations - Nimrod
Pure nobility of spirit. This tribute to a friend has become Britain's requiem — played at state funerals and Remembrance ceremonies.
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