Edward Elgar (1857-1934)

[jcop]

Hello Kuhlau and Robert,

Yesterday evening I went to our local Library and was able to get the complete variations + Concerto for cello and orchetra and Cockaigne.
I must say that I was astonished by the complete "Enigma" work but also the Concerto ... is just marvelous to listen to.

fyi Enigma and Cockaigne were preformed by the London Sym Orchestra conducted by Sir Colin Davis. The Concerto by Staatkapelle Dresden conducted by Sir Neville Marriner (Cello Heinrich schiff)

Kind regards and again thank you.
Johan

[Kuhlau]

That's great news, Johan.

Did you check out my review online for the classic du Pre/Barbirolli recording of the Cello Concerto?

FK

[Robert Newman]

Hello there Jcop and Kuhlau,

Great to hear this ! Yes, Edward Elgar wrote some marvellous music. I specially like the 'Enigma Variations' (which you've heard), the Cello Concerto, and also the wonderful 1st Symphony. But there are dozens of others. He, with perhaps Ralph Vaughan Williams is seen by many people as the most talented British composer for centuries.

I'd really love to get your opinion of the 1st Symphony if you ever get a chance to hear it. LOL !!

Thanks again Kuhlau. Your article on the Cello Concerto is really fine and anyone who listens to that work would appreciate reading it.

Best wishes

Robert

[Kuhlau]

My thanks to you again, Robert.

FK

[Robert Newman]

And here's the March 'Pomp and Circumstance' No. 1 (complete). A live performance in London.


Edward Elgar
Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=moL4Mk...eature=related