Sir edward elgar biography

Sir Edward William Elgar,1st BaronetOMGCVO (2 June 1857 – 23 February 1934) was the most famous Englishcomposer of his time.

He composed in the late romantic era.

Birth

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Elgar was born in Broadheath, Worcestershire. His father owned a music shop.

Sir edward elgar biography

Sir edward elgar biography

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Apart from having violin lessons Elgar taught himself about music, he studied the printed music in his father’s shop and often travelled with him when he went on his rounds to tune pianos. He heard a lot of cathedral music and often practised the organ.

He took over his father’s job as churchorganist and soon became conductor of local orchestras and bands.

Worcester was a small town but the music there was good.

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The Three Choirs Festival took place there every third year. In 1884 he was playing the violin in the orchestra when the great Czech composer Dvořák was conducting.

Marriage

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In 1889 Elgar married.

His wife Caroline Alice Roberts came from a family who