Meet a Composer: Edward Elgar
Years Lived: 1857-1934
Period of Composing: Romantic
Country: England
Edward Elgar was an English composer from the late Romantic era. His most famous piece is one you have probably heard before—Pomp and Circumstance— which is played at most graduation ceremonies! A few of his other famous works include Enigma Variations, which premiered in June of 1899 and is the piece that arguably made him famous, and his cello concerto, which is widely performed all over the world.
Elgar was the son of an organist, but his main instruments were violin and bassoon. Elgar never actually took formal composition lessons but still composed over 200 works!
Here's a short biography about Elgar on Classics for Kids. You can see pictures and learn more about Elgar on Classic FM. See even more pictures in this Kiddle article about Elgar.
To read the story behind Elgar's famous Enigma Variations, visit Classic FM. Has the mystery of Elgar's 'Enigma' been solved? Read this article from Classic FM and decide for yourself. The 'Nimrod' variation moves some people to tears. This Classic FM article explains why.
Click on England on this composer map from Classics for Kids to see what other composers where born there.
Listen to Pomp and Circumstance while watching a funny video with some interesting facts about England's famous Big Ben clock tower from Go Noodle.
Listen to a performance of Pomp and Circumstance by "The President's Own" United States Marine Band on YouTube. Ever wonder why Pomp and Circumstance is always used for graduation music? Here's an explanation from Classic FM.
Here's a short biography about Elgar on Classics for Kids. You can see pictures and learn more about Elgar on Classic FM. See even more pictures in this Kiddle article about Elgar.
To read the story behind Elgar's famous Enigma Variations, visit Classic FM. Has the mystery of Elgar's 'Enigma' been solved? Read this article from Classic FM and decide for yourself. The 'Nimrod' variation moves some people to tears. This Classic FM article explains why.
Click on England on this composer map from Classics for Kids to see what other composers where born there.
Listen to Pomp and Circumstance while watching a funny video with some interesting facts about England's famous Big Ben clock tower from Go Noodle.
Listen to a performance of Pomp and Circumstance by "The President's Own" United States Marine Band on YouTube. Ever wonder why Pomp and Circumstance is always used for graduation music? Here's an explanation from Classic FM.
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