Edward Elgar (1857-1934)

[Robert Newman]

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Sir Edward Elgar (1857-1934)
''Variations on an Original Theme for Orchestra'', Op. 36 ("Enigma") - (1898)
(Variation 9)
London Symphony Orchestra
Conductor - Sir Adrian Boult, (Live Performance, 1980, London)
Angel C.D.

http://www.mediafire.com/?jtugqxvwdj0

[Kuhlau]

Ah, I see a thread on Elgar.

May I interrupt Mr Newman's mini-series for one brief moment to plug my review of Elgar's Cello Concerto? You can read my thoughts on the classic 1965 du Pre/Barbirolli recording here.

FK

[Corno Dolce]

Here's an Elgar gem I played today for a wedding recessional: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4AiuAzmWbU&fmt=18

[Robert Newman]

Ah, I see a thread on Elgar.

May I interrupt Mr Newman's mini-series for one brief moment to plug my review of Elgar's Cello Concerto? You can read my thoughts on the classic 1965 du Pre/Barbirolli recording here.

FK

That's a nice review Kuhlau. Thanks for this !

Robert

[Robert Newman]

Here's an Elgar gem I played today for a wedding recessional: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4AiuAzmWbU&fmt=18

Thank you C.D.

I enjoyed that Elgar March very much.

Robert

[Robert Newman]

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The Elgar First Symphony is now 100 years old. I like it so much. Here's a great excerpt -

Edward Elgar
Symphony No. 1, Op. 55 (1907-8)
3rd Movement - Adagio
Orquesta de la OFUNAM
Conductor: Juan Trigos

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=UKT0u1BhGc8

[Kuhlau]

That's a nice review Kuhlau. Thanks for this !

Robert

Very kind of you to say so, sir. My thanks to you.

FK

[Robert Newman]

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The Elgar Cello Concerto will rightly always be associated with Jaqueline Du Pre. But here is part of a phenomenal live recording of the work from Yo Yo Ma in the USA in 1997 -

Elgar Cello Concerto
(Ending)
Soloist - Yo Yo Ma
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Conductor - Daniel Barenboim

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=hjYy71...eature=related

[Robert Newman]

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And to finish this mini-thread on Elgar here's the great man himself in a short film clip - conducting part of his own 'Pomp and Circumstance' March No. 1 -

Edward Elgar (1857-1934)
Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 (Excerpt)
Conductor - Sir Edward Elgar
London
November 1931

(Elgar's words to the orchestra before he begins conducting here are as follows -

"Morning, gentlemen ! Glad to see you all. Very light programme this morning. Please play this tune as though you've never heard it before."

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=gxqFdcZz974

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Edward Elgar

[Robert Newman]

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Edward Elgar
Opening
1st Movement
1st Symphony
(Andante. Nobilmente e semplice)

C.D. 'Best of Elgar'
Naxos

http://www.mediafire.com/?hmgymznjozb



Excerpt

[jcop]

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Sir Edward Elgar (1857-1934)
''Variations on an Original Theme for Orchestra'', Op. 36 ("Enigma") - (1898)
(Variation 9)
London Symphony Orchestra
Conductor - Sir Adrian Boult, (Live Performance, 1980, London)
Angel C.D.

http://www.mediafire.com/?jtugqxvwdj0

Hello Robert,

In you called this piece "Enigma" but when I downloaded this is is called "nimrod" can you explain this to me, or anybody esle?
I must say that I like this very much.
regards,
Johan

[Kuhlau]

Hi jcop.

Whilst the work from which the extract comes is commonly known as the 'Engima' Variations, the work as a whole is made up of a number of titled sections - one of which is called, 'Nimrod'.

FK

[jcop]

Hi jcop.

Whilst the work from which the extract comes is commonly known as the 'Engima' Variations, the work as a whole is made up of a number of titled sections - one of which is called, 'Nimrod'.

FK

So if I understand you correct, only a part from the work is called Nimrod and the part complete is called Enigma. I will have some serious learning to do

regards,
Johan

[Robert Newman]

Yes Johan,

Kuhlau is right. The whole piece is called the 'Enigma' Variations. This section known as 'Nimrod' is the 9th variation in the series.

The whole work is a masterpiece.

Regards

Robert

[Kuhlau]

Johan, see here for more information.

FK