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Edward Elgar

Edward Elgar (1857–1934) was a British composer and conductor.

Also recorded as Edward William Elgar.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Edward William Elgar.

Born at Lower Broadheath in 1857, died at Worcester in 1934.

In detail

Edward Elgar studied at New College Worcester. training under Adolf Pollitzer is recorded. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is composer. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are classical and symphony.

Employment is recorded with University of Birmingham. Positions recorded include Master of the King's Music and Peyton and Barber Professor of Music.

Works named in the authority record are Salut d'Amour, Concert Allegro, Dream Children, Enigma Variations, Pomp and Circumstance Marches and The Dream of Gerontius.

Distinctions recorded are Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order, Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal, Walter Willson Cobbett Medal and Order of Merit.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Edward Elgar”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q179631: Edward Elgar

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