Elgar’s Enigma Variations: Dedicated “...to my friends pictured within.”

Description On 21 October 1898, Edward Elgar returned to his wife and their home in Malvern after a long day teaching. He finished dinner, lit a cigar and sat down at the piano to doodle. Hence his Enigma Variations was born. Take a minute to get the scoop! Listen to: Edward Elgar - Enigma Variations, Op.36: IX. (Nimrod) Queensland Symphony Orchestra ℅ YouTube Fun Fact The first performance, conducted in London by Hans Richter, took place on 19 June 1899 in a concert that conclude...

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Ever wonder who were the Florentine Camerata? Where did the conductor’s baton come from? Or the difference between Opera Buffa and Opera Seria? These little nuggets of classical music trivia are what this podcast is all about. Come hop around music history with me, Steven Hobé, as we take a minute to get the scoop!