Today, Elgar’s The Dream of Gerontius is a national monument. But at its first performance in Birmingham, 105 years ago, the music was thought daring, even difficult, while the subject matter ...

Elgar from the Abbey—what could be more fitting? From the regal opulence of Great is the Lord, first performed in Westminster Abbey in 1912, to the quiet devotion of the opus 2 Ave verum and Ave Maria ...

Elgar’s father was at the centre of Worcester’s musical life, on friendly terms with the local gentry and clergy connected with the Anglican Cathedral. By the age of 12 his son was deputising for him ...

In many parts of this strange and beloved South Africa, it would be assumed at first sight that Dean Elgar is a closed-minded conservative who disapproves of anyone who doesn't look like him.

Gerontius’s life gently slips away as he commends his soul to God (Into thy hands ....). After a brief pause we meet the priest who sends Gerontius’s soul on it’s journey. (Go forth upon thy ...

South Africa will find out in two Tests' time. Dean Elgar, 36, will call it a career after the series against India, which starts in Centurion on Tuesday and is scheduled to end on January 7 at ...

Sir Edward Elgar (1857–1934) wrote very little solo music for the organ, despite the fact that he was for a short time a professional organist. Given this ambiguous nature of Elgar’s relationship with ...

The Dalish believe that Elgar'nan came into existence when the sun touched the earth. When the land created life in celebration of Elgar'nan, the sun grew jealous and began to cause devastation.

The Elgar Festival, which celebrates the life and work of Worcestershire composer Edward Elgar, is seeking experienced singers for the 2025 Elgar Festival Chorus. The festival will run from ...

The winner of a young composers competition will be revealed at the Elgar Festival. The festival, which celebrates the life and music of Worcestershire's most renowned composer, has announced an ...