Pop hitmaker Ed Sheeran says his new album is inspired by his 20th century musical namesake, Edward Elgar. Around the year 1900, Elgar wrote to his publisher Jaeger – known in his musical sketch as ...

Elgar Festival 2026 in Worcestershire features Nakisha Swatton’s innovative Enigma Variations event, concerts, workshops, and ...

Described by Gramophone magazine as 'a stunningly gifted pianist', Nobuyuki Tsujii is a brilliant musician who has been blind since birth. With his signature style and elan, his performances of ...

Book your tickets today to hear Edinburgh’s first resident philharmonic orchestra for almost 90 years brings its first annual season to a conclusion with one of the most perplexing pieces of music ...

Cockaigne, 'In London Town' Thomas Beecham, Conductor Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Edward Elgar, Composer Variations on an Original Theme, 'Enigma' Edward Elgar, Composer Royal Philharmonic Orchestra ...

In the South, 'Alassio' Martyn Brabbins, Conductor Edward Elgar, Composer BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra Variations on an Original Theme, 'Enigma' Martyn Brabbins, Conductor BBC Scottish Symphony ...

Despite some disappointing early performances, Tchaikovsky grew to value his First Concerto above all his other piano compositions. The work that finally made Elgar famous was a happy accident. While ...

The ESO and William Boughton continued their pursuit of excellence in performing Elgar's compositions with a keenly anticipated interpretation of his Cello Concerto in E minor, Op.85, with Natalie ...

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