Edward Elgar
- Composer
- Conductor
Also known as: إدوارد الجار · Sir Edward Elgar
Born: June 2, 1857 — February 23, 1934Birthplace: Worcester, England, UKNationality: United Kingdom1 credits
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.
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In memory of Edward Elgar
Date of passing: February 23, 1934Age at death: 76Cause: colorectal cancerBuried: St Wulstan's Roman Catholic Church
Before Acting
- •Studied at New College Worcester.
