Edward Elgar (biography)

June 2, 1857 , Broadheath, Worcestershire

February 23, 1934

English composer from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries who wrote some of the most popular works in the English repertoire.

1896

The Ninth Variation - "Nimrod" from Elgar's ever popular 'Enigma Variations' - a set of variations, each dedicated to a friend of the composer. Nimrod represents Elgar's friend A. J. Jaeger, and is alledged to capture a discussion between them on Beethoven's slow movements.

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