Composer of the Week: Edward Elgar

Composer of the Week: Elgar

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Composer of the Week: Edward Elgar (1857-1934): Abroad

Edward Elgar (1857-1934)

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Donald Macleod explores the music inspired by Elgar's travels abroad.

Donald Macleod explores Elgar's travels abroad, and we hear music inspired by visits to Paris, the Bavarian Highlands and Italy. We also learn about his mysterious Amazon cruise.

Elgar’s well known for his association with English landscapes, but he also travelled abroad often, and was inspired by his visits to many locations whilst holidaying, or conducting. In today's programme Donald Macleod explores Elgar's travels abroad, and we hear music inspired by a wild trip to Paris, his love of the Bavarian Highlands and a villa stay in Italy. We also learn of his mysterious cruise up the Amazon. 

Worcester-born, with his roots in the beautiful English countryside around Hereford and the Malverns yet drawn to the bright lights of London, English composer Edward Elgar moved house a lot. He lived in over 25 residences in his lifetime, stayed with friends, travelled often for work and pleasure in the UK, Europe and further afield, and had a number of second homes he rented as retreats. This week we’re focusing on the locations that were important to Elgar, and the places that inspired his music.

In Smyrna
Stephen Hough, piano

Paris – Five Quadrilles 
Innovation Chamber Ensemble
Barry Collett, conductor

From the Bavarian Highlands Op 27 -				
No. 3. Lullaby [In Hammersbach] 
No. 4. Aspiration [Bei Sankt Anton] 
No. 5. On the Alm [Hoch Alp] 
No. 6. The Marksmen [Bei Murnau] 
Worcester Cathedral Choir
Christopher Robinson, conductor 
Frank Wibaut, piano

In the South (Alassio) 
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
Martyn Brabbins, conductor

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Composer of the Week: Edward Elgar (1857-1934)

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Donald Macleod focuses on locations that were important to Elgar and inspired his music.

This week, Donald Macleod's focus is on the locations that were important to Elgar and the places that inspired his music.

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