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Sir Edward William Elgar, 1st Baronet, OM, GCVO (2 June 1857 – 23 February 1934) was an English Romantic composer. Several of his first major orchestral works, including the Enigma Variations and the Pomp and Circumstance Marches, were greeted with acclaim. He also composed oratorios, chamber music,... Read enhanced Wikipedia article
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1934
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Fight for Right "Fight for Right" is a song written by the English composer Edward Elgar, with words taken from “The Story of Sigurd the Völsung” by William Morris.

Passing "Is she not passing fair?", a song written by Edward Elgar, published in 1908

Follow the Colours "Follow the Colours" is a song written by the English composer Edward Elgar, with words by Capt. William de Courcy Stretton.

Is she not passing fair? "Is she not passing fair?" is a song written by the English composer Edward Elgar.

The River (Elgar) "The River" is a song written by the English composer Edward Elgar in 1909 as his Op.60, No.2.

The River (Elgar) The song was written by Elgar at his home "Plas Gwyn" outside Hereford, very close to the River Wye and it is likely that the song was inspired by the sight of the river which had flooded the fields that Christmas.

Queen Mary's Song ”Queen Mary’s Song” is a song written by the English composer Edward Elgar in 1889.

In the Dawn ”In the Dawn” is a song written by the English composer Edward Elgar in 1901 as his Op.41, No.1.

A Song of Flight "A Song of Flight" is a song written by the English composer Edward Elgar in 1895, as his Op.31, No.2, with the words from a poem by Christina Rossetti.

The Shepherd's Song ”The Shepherd’s Song” is a song written by the English composer Edward Elgar in 1892 as his Op.16, No.1.

The Torch (Elgar) "The Torch" is a song written by the English composer Edward Elgar in 1909 as his Op.60, No.1.

There are seven that pull the thread ”There are seven that pull the thread” is a song with words by W. B. Yeats, and music written by the English composer Edward Elgar in 1901.

Rondel (Elgar) ”Rondel” is a song written by the English composer Edward Elgar in 1894 as his Op.16, No.3.

The Language of Flowers "The Language of Flowers" is a song with both words and music written by the English composer Edward Elgar and dated May 29th 1872, when he was only fourteen years old.

After (Elgar) ”After” is a song written by the English composer Edward Elgar in 1895, as his Op.31, No.1, with the words from a poem by Philip Bourke Marston.

Through the Long Days ”Through the Long Days” is a song written by the English composer Edward Elgar in 1885 as his Op.16, No.2.

XTC (Elgar) ”XTC” is a song with words and music written by the English composer Edward Elgar in 1930.

The Poet's Life ”The Poet’s Life” is a song written by the English composer Edward Elgar in 1892, with words by the American poet Sophie Jewett (1861—1909) under the pseudonym of “Ellen Burroughs”.

The Self Banished "The Self Banished" is a poem written by Edmund Waller in about 1645, and is one of the first songs written by the English composer Edward Elgar.

Roundel: The little eyes that never knew Light "Roundel: The little eyes that never knew Light" is a song with piano accompaniment written by the English composer Edward Elgar in 1897.

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Land of Hope and Glory Edward Elgar wrote the music

There are seven that pull the thread This song and the incidental music that Elgar wrote for the play form his Op. 42.

In Moonlight "In Moonlight" is a song with music written by the English composer Edward Elgar in 1904 to words from the poem "An Ariette for Music.

Grania and Diarmid The music that Elgar wrote for the play forms his Opus 42.

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List of Romantic-era composers Edward Elgar (1857–1934), English composer, wrote oratorios, chamber music, and symphonies, most famous for his Enigma Variations and Pomp and Circumstance Marches

List of Romantic era composers Edward Elgar (1857–1934), English composer, wrote oratorios, chamber music, and symphonies, most famous for his Enigma Variations and Pomp and Circumstance Marches

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List of Romantic-era composers Edward Elgar (1857–1934), English composer, wrote oratorios, chamber music, and symphonies, most famous for his Enigma Variations and Pomp and Circumstance Marches

List of Romantic era composers Edward Elgar (1857–1934), English composer, wrote oratorios, chamber music, and symphonies, most famous for his Enigma Variations and Pomp and Circumstance Marches

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List of Romantic-era composers Edward Elgar (1857–1934), English composer, wrote oratorios, chamber music, and symphonies, most famous for his Enigma Variations and Pomp and Circumstance Marches

List of Romantic era composers Edward Elgar (1857–1934), English composer, wrote oratorios, chamber music, and symphonies, most famous for his Enigma Variations and Pomp and Circumstance Marches

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List of Romantic-era composers Edward Elgar (1857–1934), English composer, wrote oratorios, chamber music, and symphonies, most famous for his Enigma Variations and Pomp and Circumstance Marches

List of Romantic era composers Edward Elgar (1857–1934), English composer, wrote oratorios, chamber music, and symphonies, most famous for his Enigma Variations and Pomp and Circumstance Marches

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Hereford Composer Sir Edward Elgar lived at Plas Gwyn in Hereford between 1904 and 1911, writing some of his most famous works during that time.

Land of Hope and Glory When Elgar was requested to write a work for the King's coronation, he worked the suggestion into his Coronation Ode, for which he asked the poet and essayist A. C. Benson to write the words.

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Pageant of Empire Pageant of Empire is also the title given to the set of songs, to words by Alfred Noyes, written by the Sir Edward Elgar and included in the Pageant.

Pageant of Empire (Elgar) Pageant of Empire is the title given to a set of songs, to words by Alfred Noyes, written by the English composer Sir Edward Elgar and given important positions in the Pageant of Empire at the 1924 British Empire Exhibition.

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Pageant of Empire Pageant of Empire is also the title given to the set of songs, to words by Alfred Noyes, written by the Sir Edward Elgar and included in the Pageant.

Pageant of Empire (Elgar) Pageant of Empire is the title given to a set of songs, to words by Alfred Noyes, written by the English composer Sir Edward Elgar and given important positions in the Pageant of Empire at the 1924 British Empire Exhibition.

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Le drapeau belge ”Le drapeau belge” ("The Belgian Flag") is a recitation with orchestral accompaniment written by the English composer Edward Elgar as his Op. 79, in 1917.

Carillon (Elgar) ”Carillon” is a recitation with orchestral accompaniment written by the English composer Edward Elgar as his Op. 75, in 1914.

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In the Dawn At about the same time Elgar wrote a song Speak, Music, as his Op.41, No.2, with words from the same poem.

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Edward Elgar The University of Birmingham's Special Collections contain an archive of letters written by Elgar.

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Dorabella Cipher The Dorabella Cipher is a letter written and enciphered by Edward Elgar to Miss Dora Penny (the letter was accompanied by another dated July 14,1897).

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Dorabella Cipher The Dorabella Cipher is a letter written and enciphered by Edward Elgar to Miss Dora Penny (the letter was accompanied by another dated July 14,1897).

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The River (Elgar) "The River" is a song written by the English composer Edward Elgar in 1909 as his Op.60, No.2.

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The River (Elgar) At the end of the manuscript Elgar wrote (Leyrisch-Turasp 1909), which mysterious "place-name" Jerrold Northrop Moore suggests was Elgar's anagram of a German version of Peter Rabbit: Petrus Has[e] Lyric.

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Fight for Right "Fight for Right" is a song written by the English composer Edward Elgar, with words taken from “The Story of Sigurd the Völsung” by William Morris.

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The Language of Flowers "The Language of Flowers" is a song with both words and music written by the English composer Edward Elgar and dated May 29th 1872, when he was only fourteen years old.

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There are seven that pull the thread ”There are seven that pull the thread” is a song with words by W. B. Yeats, and music written by the English composer Edward Elgar in 1901.

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The Black Knight (Elgar) The Black Knight, Op. 25 is a cantata for symphony orchestra and chorus written by Edward Elgar in 1889-1893.

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The Black Knight (Elgar) The Black Knight, Op. 25 is a cantata for symphony orchestra and chorus written by Edward Elgar in 1889-1893.

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Jean Froissart The English composer Edward Elgar wrote an overture entitled Froissart.

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Grania and Diarmid Moore had ambitions for Elgar to write him an opera, but initially asked him to start with the music in the Third Act, for the death of Diarmuid "..when words can go no further and then I would like music to take up the emotion...".

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The Torch (Elgar) "The Torch" is a song written by the English composer Edward Elgar in 1909 as his Op.60, No.1.

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XTC (Elgar)XTC” is a song with words and music written by the English composer Edward Elgar in 1930.

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The Poet's Life ”The Poet’s Life” is a song written by the English composer Edward Elgar in 1892, with words by the American poet Sophie Jewett (1861—1909) under the pseudonym of “Ellen Burroughs”.

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The Self Banished "The Self Banished" is a poem written by Edmund Waller in about 1645, and is one of the first songs written by the English composer Edward Elgar.

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The Sanguine Fan The Sanguine Fan, Op. 81, is a single-act ballet written by Sir Edward Elgar in 1917.

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The Sanguine Fan The Sanguine Fan, Op. 81, is a single-act ballet written by Sir Edward Elgar in 1917.

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Roundel: The little eyes that never knew Light "Roundel: The little eyes that never knew Light" is a song with piano accompaniment written by the English composer Edward Elgar in 1897.

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Froissart Overture (Elgar) The motto written by Elgar on the manuscript score is a quotation from an 1817 poem by Keats: 'When Chivalry lifted up her lance on high.'

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God Save the Queen Sir Edward Elgar wrote his own orchestration of the National Anthem, performed with choir and symphony orchestra in 1927, for the occasion of the mayoral procession at the opening of the Hereford Music Festival on September 4 of that year.

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Concerto Masterpieces were written by Edward Elgar (a violin concerto and a cello concerto), Sergei Rachmaninoff (four piano concertos), Jean Sibelius (a violin concerto), Frederick Delius (a violin concerto, a cello concerto, a piano concerto and a double concerto for violin and cello), Karol Szymanowski (two violin concertos and a "Symphonie Concertante" for piano), and Richard Strauss (two horn concertos, a violin concerto, Don Quixote - a tone poem which features the cello as a soloist - and among later works, an oboe concerto).

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Birmingham Music was specially composed, conducted or performed by Mendelssohn, Gounod, Sullivan, Dvořák, Bantock and Edward Elgar, who wrote four of his most famous choral pieces for Birmingham.

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Salut d'Amour Salut d’Amour, Op. 12, is a musical work composed by Edward Elgar in 1888, originally as a short piece for piano or for violin solo with piano accompaniment.

The Music Makers (Elgar) The Music Makers, op.69, is a work for contralto or mezzo-soprano, chorus and orchestra composed by Edward Elgar.

Cello Concerto (Elgar) In 1918, Elgar composed three chamber works, which his wife noted were already noticeably different from his previous compositions, and after their premiere in the spring of 1919, he began realising his idea of a cello concerto.

The Dream of Gerontius Throughout the 1890s, Elgar had composed several large-scale works for the regular festivals that were a key part of Britain's musical life.

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Birmingham Music was specially composed, conducted or performed by Mendelssohn, Gounod, Sullivan, Dvořák, Bantock and Edward Elgar, who wrote four of his most famous choral pieces for Birmingham.

Sabbath Morning at Sea The poem was set to music as the third song of Sea Pictures composed by Sir Edward Elgar.

Where Corals Lie The poem was set to music as the fourth song of Sea Pictures composed by Sir Edward Elgar.

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The Kingdom (Elgar) The Kingdom, op. 51, is an oratorio for soloists, chorus and orchestra composed by Edward Elgar.

The Apostles (Elgar) The Apostles, op. 49, is an oratorio for soloists, chorus and orchestra composed by Edward Elgar.

The Dream of Gerontius The Dream of Gerontius, popularly called just Gerontius, is an oratorio (Opus 38) in two parts composed by Edward Elgar in 1900, to text from the poem by Cardinal Newman.

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Pageant of Empire Elgar composed his Empire March for the same occasion, and this march was at the time considered part of the Pageant of Empire.

Pageant of Empire (Elgar) Elgar composed his Empire March for the same occasion, and this march was at the time considered part of the Pageant of Empire.

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Back to Mine: Pet Shop Boys "Sospiri" Op. 70 (Composed by Edward Elgar) – Sir John Barbirolli Conducts The New Philharmonic Orchestra

Pomp and Circumstance Marches The Pomp and Circumstance Marches (full title "Pomp and Circumstance Military Marches"), Op. 39 are a series of marches for orchestra composed by Sir Edward Elgar.

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In the South (Alassio) In the South (Alassio), Op.50 is a concert overture composed by Edward Elgar during a family holiday in Italy in the winter of 1903 to 1904.

Cockaigne Cockaigne (In London Town) is a concert overture composed by Edward Elgar in 1901.

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The Wand of Youth As a boy Elgar composed some tunes for use in a play staged by the young members of the Elgar family.

Wand of Youth As a boy Elgar composed some tunes for use in a play staged by the young members of the Elgar family.

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Pomp and Circumstance Marches The Pomp and Circumstance Marches (full title "Pomp and Circumstance Military Marches"), Op. 39 are a series of marches for orchestra composed by Sir Edward Elgar.

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Malvern Wells There is evidence to suggest that Elgar composed part of the "Enigma Variations" in the church, but his offer of the original manuscript of his oratorio "The Apostles", as a gift to the church, was refused by the Anglican church authorities because Elgar was a Roman Catholic and the oratorio was heavily based in that tradition.

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The Dream of Gerontius The Dream of Gerontius, popularly called just Gerontius, is an oratorio (Opus 38) in two parts composed by Edward Elgar in 1900, to text from the poem by Cardinal Newman.

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Unfinished work Edward Elgar was composing a Symphony No. 3 at the time of his death and left 130 pages of sketches.

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In the South (Alassio) In the South (Alassio), Op.50 is a concert overture composed by Edward Elgar during a family holiday in Italy in the winter of 1903 to 1904.

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The Dream of Gerontius The Dream of Gerontius, popularly called just Gerontius, is an oratorio (Opus 38) in two parts composed by Edward Elgar in 1900, to text from the poem by Cardinal Newman.

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The Music Makers (Elgar) The Music Makers, op.69, is a work for contralto or mezzo-soprano, chorus and orchestra composed by Edward Elgar.

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Bedham The composer Sir Edward Elgar lived nearby at Brinkwells, which was originally owned by the artist Rex Vicat Cole, and The Studio where Elgar composed the Cello Concert was moved up to the village and now stands as a separate house.

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Cockaigne Cockaigne (In London Town) is a concert overture composed by Edward Elgar in 1901.

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Pomp and Circumstance Marches The Pomp and Circumstance Marches (full title "Pomp and Circumstance Military Marches"), Op. 39 are a series of marches for orchestra composed by Sir Edward Elgar.

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Ivan Caryll Caryll's output also included songs, dances and salon pieces for his own light orchestra, for which Sir Edward Elgar composed his shapely Serenade Lyrique in 1899.

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Salut d'Amour Salut d’Amour, Op. 12, is a musical work composed by Edward Elgar in 1888, originally as a short piece for piano or for violin solo with piano accompaniment.

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Sospiri Sospiri, Op. 70, is an adagio for string orchestra, harp and organ (or harmonium) composed by Edward Elgar just before the beginning of World War I.

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Powick Hospital As a young man the composer Edward Elgar was appointed here as band instructor and composed a number of works for the attendants band.

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In Haven The poem is probably best known by its musical setting as the second song (and shortest) of Sea Pictures composed by Edward Elgar (1857 - 1934), the poet's husband.

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Moustache English Romantic composer Sir Edward Elgar wore a particularly prominent moustache for the duration of his professional life by which he is easily identified.

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Sospiri Sospiri, Op. 70, is an adagio for string orchestra, harp and organ (or harmonium) composed by Edward Elgar just before the beginning of World War I.

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Clara Butt Edward Elgar composed his Sea Pictures for contralto and orchestra with Clara Butt in mind as the soloist, and she sang at the first performance at the Norwich Festival on 5 October1899, with the composer conducting.

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A. C. Benson Poems set to music by Edward Elgar: "In the Dawn", "Speak, Music", "Speak, my Heart!", and the "Coronation Ode" including "Land of Hope and Glory" (1901-1902)

In Haven Elgar originally set the poem to music for voice and piano in 1897.

Rudyard Kipling Some of the poems were set to music by the English composer Edward Elgar.

The Swimmer (poem) The poem was set to music by Sir Edward Elgar as the fifth song in his song cycle Sea Pictures.

Pageant of Empire There were pageants for the countries of the Empire: South Africa, India, New Zealand and Australia, and the first musical item in each was a poem by Alfred Noyes set to music by Edward Elgar.

A Song of Autumn "A Song of Autumn" is a poem by Adam Lindsay Gordon set to music by Edward Elgar in 1892.

The Music Makers (Elgar) The text of the work is the 1874 poem Ode by Arthur O'Shaughnessy, which Elgar set in its entirety.

After After (Elgar), a poem by Philip Bourke Marston set to music by Edward Elgar

The King's Way ”The King’s Way” is a poem set to music by the English composer Edward Elgar in 1909.

Carillon (Elgar) Elgar took Miss Burley's advice, and set the poem as narratives and recitatives interspersed with orchestral interludes.

It isnae me "It isnae me" is a poem by Sally Holmes which was set to music by the English composer Edward Elgar in 1930.

The Wind at Dawn " The Wind at Dawn" is a poem set to music by the English composer Edward Elgar in 1888.

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Sea Slumber Song "Sea Slumber Song" a poem by the Hon. Roden Noel and was set to music by Sir Edward Elgar as the first song of his song-cycle Sea Pictures.

A Song of Autumn "A Song of Autumn" is a poem by Adam Lindsay Gordon set to music by Edward Elgar in 1892.

Under Southern Stars The song is set to the tune of the first of the Pomp and Circumstance Marches by Edward Elgar (or the same as the better-known song set to the same music Land of Hope and Glory).

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Richard Garnett His poem "Where Corals Lie" was set to music by Sir Edward Elgar as part of Sea Pictures and was first performed in 1899.

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Arthur O'Shaughnessy The ode was set to music by Sir Edward Elgar in 1912.

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Edward Elgar Shortly after he composed the first march, Elgar set the trio melody to words by A. C. Benson in his Coronation Ode to mark the coronation of King Edward VII.

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The Secret Garden Oakland Ballet has also done a production of 'The Secret Garden' set to music by Sir Edward Elgar.

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The King's Way ”The King’s Way” is a poem set to music by the English composer Edward Elgar in 1909.

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The Wind at Dawn " The Wind at Dawn" is a poem set to music by the English composer Edward Elgar in 1888.

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The Music Makers (Elgar) The text of the work is the 1874 poem Ode by Arthur O'Shaughnessy, which Elgar set in its entirety.

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In Haven Elgar originally set the poem to music for voice and piano in 1897.

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Richard Harris Barham His last poem As I laye a-thynkynge was set to music by the English composer Edward Elgar and published in 1888.

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    Edward Elgar

    Sir Edward William Elgar, 1st Baronet, OM, GCVO (2 June 1857 – 23 February 1934) was an English Romantic composer. Several of his first major orchestral works, including the Enigma Variations and the Pomp and Circumstance Marches, were greeted with acclaim.
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    Sea Pictures

    CD Discography of "Sea-Pictures" op.37 by Edward Elgar
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    The Starlight Express

    Compositions by Edward Elgar
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    The Wind at Dawn

    " The Wind at Dawn" is a poem set to music by the English composer Edward Elgar in 1888.
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    Through the Long Days

    ”Through the Long Days” is a song written by the English composer Edward Elgar in 1885 as his Op.16, No.2.
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    Steven Pressman (professor)

    Also reprinted in John Maynard Keynes (1883-1946), ed. Mark Blaug (Edward Elgar, 1991).
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    After (Elgar)

    ”After” is a song written by the English composer Edward Elgar in 1895, as his Op.31, No.1, with the words from a poem by Philip Bourke Marston.
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    Pomp and Circumstance Marches

    Symphonies and other orchestral works by Edward Elgar
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    Seven Lieder of Edward Elgar

    Sachs', though a wartime reprint of the songs published it as Edward Elgar's Album of Seven Songs with only the English words.
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    Falstaff (Elgar)

    Falstaff – Symphonic Study in C minor, Op.68, is an orchestral work by the English composer Edward Elgar.

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