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About 'Symphony No. 1 Opening Theme' | |
Artist: |
Elgar, Edward (biography) |
Born: | June 2, 1857
, Broadheath, Worcestershire
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Died: | February 23, 1934
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The Artist: | English composer from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries who wrote some of the most popular works in the English repertoire. |
| Composed: | 1908 |
| Info: This theme opens Elgar's first symphony, which was a huge success on its premiere in 1908. Elgar wrote, "the opening theme is intended to be simple and, in intention, noble & elevating ... the sort of ideal call - in the sense of persuasion, not coercion or command - and something above every day & sordid things. The theme returns in a grandioso statement at the very end of the symphony. | |