Edward Elgar

Edward Elgar

Born: June 2, 1857
Died: February 23, 1934
in Worcester, England, UK
Sir Edward William Elgar, 1st Baronet, OM, GCVO ( 2 June 1857 – 23 February 1934) was an English composer, many of whose works have entered the British and international classical concert repertoire. Among his best-known compositions are orchestral works including the Enigma Variations, the Pomp and Circumstance Marches, concertos for violin and cello, and two symphonies. He also composed choral works, including The Dream of Gerontius, chamber music and songs. He was appointed Master of the King's Musick in 1924.

Movies for Edward Elgar...

Ken Russell's ABC of British Music
Title: Ken Russell's ABC of British Music
Character: Self (archive)
Released: February 4, 1988
Type: Movie
An irreverent survey of British Music.