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Edward Elgar

Sir Edward William Elgar, 1st Baronet, ( ; 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,…

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Artist details

Type
Person
Area
United Kingdom
Born
June 2nd, 1857
Died
February 23rd, 1934
Genres
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EMI Classics
Last updated: January 26th, 2023