Sir Edward William Elgar, 1st Baronet, OM, GCVO (2 June 1857–23 February 1934) was an English composer. He is known for such works as the Enigma Variations, the Pomp and Circumstance Marches, The Dream of Gerontius, concertos for violin and cello, and two symphonies. He also composed oratorios, chamber music and songs. He was appointed Master of the King's Musick in 1924.
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BBC Reviews 
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Elgar Cello Concerto in E Minor 2007
Reviewed by Charlotte Gardner
...a truly different and much smoother interpretation...
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Symphony no. 1 1986
Reviewed by Andrew McGregor
Colin Davis's sure touch and the rich velvety sound of the Dresden Staatskapelle...
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Violin Concerto
Reviewed by John Armstrong
...Sammons is such a modern-sounding violinist, with a full, firm tone and an...
