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Elgar

[ el-ger, -gahr ]

noun

  1. Sir Edward, 1857–1934, English composer.


Elgar

/ ˈɛlɡɑː /

noun

  1. ElgarSir Edward (William)18571934MEnglishMUSIC: composer Sir Edward ( William ). 1857–1934, English composer, whose works include the Enigma Variations (1899), the oratorio The Dream of Gerontius (1900), two symphonies, a cello concerto, and a violin concerto


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Instead, there was a high school band striking up the Elgar march “Pomp and Circumstance.”

The Falklands gets mentioned on page three; there is music by Elgar (of course) and Parry.

In a few pages are enough melodies and themes to set up a Puccini—or for that matter a Strauss or an Elgar—for life.

Then attention may be given to the modern works and works more rarely performed, like those of Elgar, Perosi and others.

Have the ideas of Sir Edward Elgar no reality apart from their record on paper and reproduction by an orchestra?

Sir Edward Elgar: The footman leaves his accordion in the bishop's carriage.

Now, all these facts make Mr. Elgar a very interesting person.

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