Elgar, Sir Edward (William)
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died Feb. 23, 1934, Worcester, Worcestershire
British composer.
Son of a piano tuner, he became proficient on violin and organ. His
Enigma Variations (1896) brought him fame; he followed it with the oratorio
The Dream of Gerontius (1900), which many consider his masterpiece. He composed in the orchestral idiom of late 19th-century Romanticism
characterized by bold tunes, striking colour effects, and mastery of large forms
stimulating a renaissance of English music. His principal works include the five
Pomp and Circumstance Marches (1901–07), two symphonies (1908, 1911), concertos for violin (1910) and cello (1919), and the tone poems
Cockaigne (1901) and
Falstaff (1913).
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Elgar, Sir Edward (William) — (2 jun. 1857, Broadheath, Worcestershire, Inglaterra–23 feb. 1934, Worcester, Worcestershire). Compositor británico. Hijo de un afinador de pianos, llegó a dominar el violín y el órgano. Sus Variaciones enigma (1896) lo hicieron famoso; a esta… … Enciclopedia Universal
Elgar, Sir Edward — ▪ English composer in full Sir Edward William Elgar born June 2, 1857, Broadheath, Worcestershire, Eng. died Feb. 23, 1934, Worcester, Worcestershire English composer whose works in the orchestral idiom of late 19th century Romanticism… … Universalium
Sir Edward William Elgar — noun British composer of choral and orchestral works including two symphonies as well as songs and chamber music and music for brass band (1857 1934) • Syn: ↑Elgar, ↑Sir Edward Elgar • Instance Hypernyms: ↑composer … Useful english dictionary
Sir Edward Elgar — noun British composer of choral and orchestral works including two symphonies as well as songs and chamber music and music for brass band (1857 1934) • Syn: ↑Elgar, ↑Sir Edward William Elgar • Instance Hypernyms: ↑composer … Useful english dictionary
Edward Elgar — Naissance 2 juin 1857 Broadheath … Wikipédia en Français
Edward Elgar — Sir Edward Elgar Sir Edward William Elgar, Bt, OM, GCVO (* 2. Juni 1857 in Broadheath bei Worcester; † 23. Februar 1934 in Worcester) war ein englischer Komponist. Sein bekanntestes Werk ist der Pomp Circumstance March No. 1 , dessen Trioteil die … Deutsch Wikipedia
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