Daniel Barenboim with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, opening the 1997 season at Carnegie Hall in this gorgeously performed dedication to the recently deceased Sir Georg Solti. Solti was the previous music director of the CSO for many years.. + Informações

This new upload may seem a bit out of place next to my belcanto-orientated recent postings, but the piece in question is just too delightful to pass. Most of the description is taken from "allmusic.com", while my commentaries will be mostly my personal impressions of the variations. "At the end of an overlong day laden with teaching and other duties, Edward Elgar lit a cigar, sat at his piano and began idling over the keys. To amuse his wife, the composer began to improvise a tune and played it several times, turning each reprise into a caricature of the way one of their friends might have played it or of their personal characteristics. "I believe that you are doing something which has never been done before," exclaimed his wife". Thus, as the legend tells us, was born one of music's great works of original conception, and Elgar's greatest large-scale "hit": the Enigma Variations. The enigma is twofold: each of the 14 variations refers to a friend of Elgar's, who is depicted by the nature of the music, or by sonic imitation of laughs, vocal inflections, or quirks, or by more abstract allusions. The other enigma is the presence of a larger "unheard" theme which is never stated but which according to the composer is very well known. A third enigma formed, when I decided to upload the variations, as I am completely baffled about the identity of either the conductor or the orchestra. But getting back to the work itself, the work contains some most charming and interesting .... + Informações

Yo-Yo Ma with Daniel Barenboim and the Chicago SO in this performance from 1997. This concerto will forever be associated with Jaqueline duPre, but YYM gives a performance that is beyond breathtaking. It is fitting that Barenboim is the conductor; I'm sure he feels this concerto is still in very good hands.. + Informações

Triumphal March by Elgar. + Informações

Sir Edward Elgar Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 The Pomp and Circumstance Marches, Op. 39 are a series of five marches for orchestra composed by Sir Edward Elgar.. + Informações

This biographical documentary was produced by the talented British film director Ken Russell and celebrates the life and work of one of Britain's greatest ever composers, Edward Elgar. Elgar's music is set against nostalgic film clips from the early decades of the 20th century with scenes of beautiful rural Worcestershire (which happens to my home County) where Elgar was born and composed most of his works. Long since forgotten and buried in the archives I discovered it recently and wanted to share it as it doesn't seem to be uploaded. The documentary was first shown in 1962 and was commission by Monitor, the BBC's arts series which ran from 1958 until 1965.. + Informações

Majestic classical music set to some space clips I cobbled together. Elgar wrote this piece for his friend Augustus Jaeger, who encouraged him to continue when about to give up composing in a fit of depression... If u like this, u may also like Karl Jenkins - Benedictus: e9.yk.sl.pt. + Informações

Orchestral version.. + Informações

Elgar - Pomp And Circumstance No. 1 In D Major. + Informações

Sarah Chang com apenas 10 anos fazendo essa belíssima interpretação!!. + Informações

www.allegrofilms.com Elgar cello concerto first movement, peformed by Jacqueline du Pre and filmed by Christopher Nupen.. + Informações

Elgar's Concert Overture "In the South" was inspired by a holiday in the Italian resort of Alassio in 1903. The bad weather he and his wife endured didn't prevent him from composing this brilliant symphonic tone-poem. It is superbly played here by the glorious Philadelphia Orchestra under its then Music Director, Riccardo Muti, in a 1986 radio broadcast.. + Informações

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Second Movement (Lento - Allegro molto) Cello: Jacqueline Du Pré Conducer: Daniel Barenboim. + Informações

Ori Kam, viola e Daniel Inamorato, piano tocando "Capricieuse " de Elgar. FEMUSC 2010. + Informações

Allegro vivace e nobilmente (1/2) Elgar's second symphony is such an amazing piece, and it could even be my favourite piece of classical music! I only heard it for the first time around three weeks ago, at the BBC Proms, with Vassily Sinaisky conducting. I instantly fell in love with this piece. They was so much joy, but then so much sorrow. I instantley brought this recording the next day. As well as paying tribute to Elgar in these videos, we also are paying respect to the fantastic conductor, Sir Edward Downes who died recently. He commited assisted suicide with his wife, Lady Joan Downes, in Switzerland, 10th July 2009. Rest in Peace. It is a fantastic performance! BBC Philharomic Sir Edward Downes. British Masterpieces Earthatic Summer Season of British Music. + Informações

This new upload may seem a bit out of place next to my belcanto-orientated recent postings, but the piece in question is just too delightful to pass. Most of the description is taken from "allmusic.com", while my commentaries will be mostly my personal impressions of the variations. "At the end of an overlong day laden with teaching and other duties, Edward Elgar lit a cigar, sat at his piano and began idling over the keys. To amuse his wife, the composer began to improvise a tune and played it several times, turning each reprise into a caricature of the way one of their friends might have played it or of their personal characteristics. "I believe that you are doing something which has never been done before," exclaimed his wife". Thus, as the legend tells us, was born one of music's great works of original conception, and Elgar's greatest large-scale "hit": the Enigma Variations. The enigma is twofold: each of the 14 variations refers to a friend of Elgar's, who is depicted by the nature of the music, or by sonic imitation of laughs, vocal inflections, or quirks, or by more abstract allusions. The other enigma is the presence of a larger "unheard" theme which is never stated but which according to the composer is very well known. A third enigma formed, when I decided to upload the variations, as I am completely baffled about the identity of either the conductor or the orchestra. But getting back to the work itself, the work contains some most charming and interesting .... + Informações

Enigma Variations, Op. 36, Vatiation No. 9, NIMROD by Edward Elgar (1857 -1934) with scenes from the documentary "The blue planet" by the BBC for my mother. + Informações

More info: www.icaclassics.com This performance of Elgar's Enigma Variations forms an historic account of the first concert Sir Georg Solti conducted as Chief conductor of the LPO in 1975. It is also the first DVD release with Solti performing Elgar's Symphony No.2. Solti, who prepared new works by listening to Elgar's own recordings, identified closely with his music. The virtuoso playing of the orchestra combined with his fresh, energetic approach make for an exciting, uplifting experience. The ICA Classics Legacy series presents a collection of historic performances by some of the world's greatest artists. These performances are released on DVD for the first time, incorporating rare archive footage that has been expertly and lovingly restored. Catalogue Number ICAD 5011 Elgar: Symphony No.2 in E flat London Philharmonic Orchestra (16 March 1975, Royal Festival Hall) - Elgar: Variations on an Original Theme for orchestra, Op. 36 ("Enigma") London Philharmonic Orchestra (20 October 1979, Royal Festival Hall) icartists.co.uk FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com TWITTER: www.twitter.com. + Informações

A Far Cry, Boston's new, conductorless orchestra. Live from St.Paul's Church in Brookline, MA. 5/11/07.. + Informações

FINALY!!! Fourth Movement (Allegro ? Moderato ? Allegro, ma non troppo ? Poco più lento ? Adagio) Cello: Jacqueline Du Pré Conducer: Daniel Barenboim London Symphony Orchestra. + Informações

Salut d'Amour (Love's Greeting), Op. 12 - Edward Elgar Orginally titled 'Liebesgruss', meaning the same but in German (because his wife could speak German), Edward Elgar wrote this wonderful and massively popular piece for his wife, Alice, as an engagement present. It was his first popular work, although it was the Enigma Variations that brought him to true fame. I've done my best to keep the sound quality high, but this isn't quite CD crisp, and high violin notes/the timbre of the piano are hard to keep strong.. + Informações

Edgar William Elgar (1857 - 1934) Movs. I & II from "Enigma Variations", Op. 36 Variations on an Original Theme for orchestra, Op. 36 ("Enigma"), commonly referred to as the "Enigma Variations", is a set of a theme and its fourteen variations written for orchestra by Edward Elgar in 1898--99. It is Elgar's best-known large-scale composition, for both the music itself and the enigmas behind it. Elgar dedicated the piece to "my friends pictured within", each variation being an affectionate portrayal of one of his circle of close acquaintances. Movement I: Theme (Andante) ---------------- The theme consists of two contrasting melodic fragments, with the first one being the main theme. The main theme is played by the first violins at the beginning. It is played for a second time, with a slightly different accompaniment, after the second melody has been introduced by the woodwinds. Both fragments are further developed in the following variations. The theme leads into Variation 1 without a pause. Movement II: CAE (L'istesso tempo) ---------------- Caroline Alice Elgar, Edward's wife. The variation contains repetitions of a four-note melodic fragment which Elgar reportedly whistled whenever arriving home to his wife; with a little imagination, something like "Dar-ling, I'm home".... + Informações

Third Movement (Adagio) Cello: Jacqueline Du Pré Conducer: Daniel Barenboim. + Informações

Jacqueline du Pré Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op. 85 Adagio. Moderato Edgard Elgar The Philadelphia Orchestra Daniel Barenboim - Photos. + Informações