Edward Elgar

Sir Edward William Elgar, 1st Baronet, OM, GCVO (2 June 1857 – 23 February 1934) was an English composer. Several of his first major orchestral works, including the Enigma Variations and the Pomp and Circumstance Marches, were greeted with acclaim. He also composed oratorios, chamber music, symphonies, instrumental concertos, and songs. He was appointed Master of the King...

Date of birth:

  • Jun 2, 1857

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Date of death:

  • Feb 23, 1934

Also known as:

  • Sir Edward Elgar,
  • Elgar,
  • Edgar Elgar,
  • E. Elgar,
  • Elgar, Edward,
  • Edward William Elgar,
  • Edward Elgar,
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