Alice
Donald Macleod explores some of the challenges Elgar and his wife Alice met together during their first years of marriage.
Elgar might never have reached his full potential but for the care and support of his wife, Alice. Donald Macleod explores some of the challenges they met together during their first years of marriage.
Elgar emerged onto the scene at a time when Britain was still described as 'a land without music'. He played a central role in reviving this country's musical reputation, and his success won him fame, honours and a place at the heart of the cultural establishment. Nevertheless, he cast himself as an outsider throughout his long career.
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Edward Elgar
Sursum Corda (Elevation) Op.11 For Brass, Organ And String Orchestra
Performer: Roderick Elms. Choir: London Symphony Chorus. Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Richard Hickox.- CHANDOS : CHAN-8788.
- CHANDOS.
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Edward Elgar
Salut D'Amour, Arr. Misc. For Violin, Cello & Piano [orig.Vn & Pf]
Performer: Nigel Kennedy. Performer: Steven Isserlis. Performer: Peter Pettinger.- CHANDOS : CHAN-8380.
- CHANDOS.
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Edward Elgar
Mot D'Amour Op.13 For Violin & Piano
Performer: Nigel Kennedy. Performer: Peter Pettinger.- CHANDOS : CHAN-8380.
- CHANDOS.
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Edward Elgar
The Black Knight Op.25 For Chorus And Orchestra
Choir: London Symphony Chorus. Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Richard Hickox.- CHANDOS : chan-9436.
- CHANDOS.
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Edward Elgar
Froissart - Concert Overture Op.19
Orchestra: English String Orchestra. Conductor: William Boughton.- NIMBUS : NI-1769.
- NIMBUS.
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Broadcasts
- Tue 8 Sep 201512:00BBC Radio 3
- Tue 8 Sep 201518:30BBC Radio 3
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