Edward Elgar

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Edward Elgar born?June 2, 1857
2. When did Edward Elgar die?February 23, 1934
3. What is the full title?Sir Edward William Elgar, 1st Baronet
4. What is the influences?Primarily continental European composers, despite being English
5. Who was Edward Elgar?Edward Elgar was a British composer who wrote famous music like the Enigma Variations and the Pomp and Circumstance Marches.
6. What is the Enigma Variations?The Enigma Variations is a set of musical pieces that became very popular in 1899 and helped Elgar gain international fame.

Orchestral Repertoire: The collection of musical compositions regularly performed by symphony orchestras worldwide.
Acoustic Recording: Sound recording made using mechanical vibrations, without electrical amplification.
Choral Establishment: The institutions and traditions associated with large-scale choral music, particularly in religious settings.
Continental Europe: The mainland countries of Europe, excluding the British Isles.