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First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Ruth Padel reveals the inspiration for Elgar's stirring Nimrod variations, and examines his link to Augustus J Jaeger. Show more
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First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Ruth Padel peels back the mystery about who inspired Elgar's Variations. From the guiding spirit of his wife Alice to his friendship with Dorabella and a mystery of three asterisks. Show more
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Having depicted 13 of his friends in the Variations, Elgar used the final movement for his own self-portrait. What is the mystery of the titular variations? Presented by Ruth Padel. Show more
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Ruth Padel presents a series exploring the music of Elgar's Enigma Variations. How important was the glorious landscape of the Malvern Hills to Elgar's creativity? Show more
