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The Enigma Variations is a favourite with the Proms audience – unsurprisingly, the Albert Hall was sold out on Sunday evening. The programme paired Elgar’s work with another set of orchestral ...

Part of the BBC Proms. Morison makes her Proms debut in Elgar’s sumptuous Sea Pictures, a vivid musical portrait of the sea in its many moods. Also hanging in this musical gallery are Mussorgsky’s ...

‘Nimrod’ from Elgar’s Enigma Variations has become a favourite at British cultural events, from King Charles’ coronation to the 2012 Olympics. The composer named his theme ‘Nimrod’, the name of a ...

In fact, for those who went – I now wish I had – there was “God Save the King” and “Nimrod” from Elgar’s “Enigma” Variations, and then a respectful departure. It must have been a good way of ...

Part of the BBC Proms.’The Enigma I will not explain – its “dark saying” must be left unguessed…’ So wrote Edward Elgar of his career-making ‘Enigma’ Variations. What’s not in question, however, is ...