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Proms Composer of the Week: Edward Elgar

BBC Radio 3
on BBC Radio 3

(1857-1934)
Elgar and His Muses
Michael Kennedy charts the course of Eigar's life and work through the circle of friends who encouraged him and the landscapes that inspired him. Today the focus is on Elgar in the 1890s and his wife Alice.
Imperial March, Op 32 London
Philharmonic, conductor Adrian Boult Contrasts, Op 10 No 3; Rosemary Northern Sinfonia, conductor Richard Hickox
Serenade for Strings, Op 20 Sinfonia of London, conductor John Barbirolli Salut damour, Op 12 Nigel Kennedy (violin), Peter Pettinger (piano)
Sea Pictures, Op 36 Janet Baker
(mezzo), London Symphony Orchestra, conductor John Barbirolli
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Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Kennedy
Conductor:
Adrian Boult
Conductor:
Richard Hickox
Conductor:
John Barbirolli
Violin:
Nigel Kennedy
Violin:
Peter Pettinger
Unknown:
Janet Baker
Conductor:
John Barbirolli
Source: Radio Times

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