Edward Elgar
Composer of orchestral and choral works
A prominent English composer, contributions include works that have become staples of the orchestral and choral repertoire. Significant compositions include the 'Enigma Variations', which showcases a theme with numerous variations, and the 'Pomp and Circumstance Marches', specifically the first march, which gained vast popularity and is often played at graduation ceremonies. Elgar also composed the 'Violin Concerto in B minor', noted for its depth and lyrical quality. Alongside composition, involvement in education as an academic strengthened the field of music.
Composed 'Enigma Variations'
Created 'Pomp and Circumstance Marches'
Wrote 'Violin Concerto in B minor'
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