"a ""pièce d'occasion"", has rarely been revived after its initial success, with the culminating ""Land of Hope and Glory"". The second is, for Elgar, unusual in that it contains several quotations from his earlier works, as Richard Strauss quoted himself in ""Ein Heldenleben"". The choral works were all successful, although the first, ""Gerontius"", was and remains the best-loved and most performed. On the manuscript Elgar wrote, quoting John Ruskin, ""This is the best of me; for the rest, I ate, and drank, and slept, loved and hated, like another. My life was as the vapour, and is not; but this"
"splendid show of military pageantry—""Pomp""—has no connection with the drabness and terror—""Circumstance""—of actual warfare. The first four marches were all written before the events of World War I shattered that belief, and the styles in which wars were written about spurned the false romance of the battle-song. The ""Pomp and Circumstance"" marches are The first five were all published by Boosey & Co. as Elgar's Op. 39, and each of the marches is dedicated to a particular musical friend of Elgar's. Each march takes about five minutes to play. March No. 1, was composed in 1901 and dedicated ""to my"
"the suggestion into his ""Coronation Ode"", for which he asked the poet and essayist A. C. Benson to write the words. The last section of the ""Ode"" uses the march's melody. Due to the King's illness, the coronation was postponed. Elgar created a separate song, which was first performed by Madame Clara Butt in June 1902. In fact, only the first of the seven stanzas of the Ode's final section was re-used, as the first four lines of the second stanza below. This stanza is the part which is popularly sung today. <poem> ""Solo"" ""Chorus"" ""Solo"" ""Chorus"" </poem> The writing"
"1901, with Alfred Rodewald conducting the Liverpool Orchestral Society. Elgar and his wife attended, and it was a ""frantic"" success. Both marches were played two days later at a London Promenade Concert (which the Elgars unintentionally missed) in the Queen's Hall London, conducted by Henry Wood, with March No. 1 played second. Wood remembered that the audience ""...rose and yelled... the one and only time in the history of the Promenade concerts that an orchestral item was accorded a double encore."" The ""Trio"" contains the tune known as ""Land of Hope and Glory"". In 1902 the tune was re-used, in"
"Chanson de Nuit Chanson de Nuit, Op. 15, No. 1, is a musical work composed by Edward Elgar for violin and piano, and later orchestrated by the composer. Its first publication was in 1897, though it is considered that it was almost certainly written in 1889 or 1890. It has invited comparison with, and has been said to be a finer work than its more popular ""companion"" piece, ""Chanson de Matin"", Op. 15, No. 2. The orchestral version of the work was published in 1899, and first performed, together with ""Chanson de Matin"", at a Queen's Hall Promenade Concert conducted"
"and the movement ends in what Reed calls ""the astounding effect of the muted trombones in the last five bars ... like a voice from another world."" The finale begins in D minor with a slow repeat of one of the subsidiary themes of the first movement, showing Elgar in ""one of his most dreamy and mysterious moods."" After the introduction there is a restless allegro, with a succession of themes including an ""impulsive march-rhythm"". In a manner recalling the motivic transformation between the second and third movement, this material is later heard at half speed accompanied by harp arpeggios"
"in having Elgar awarded an honorary doctorate of music at Yale University on 28 June 1905, where the Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 was played for the first time at such a conferral ceremony. The piece opens with a tutti descending fanfare, which segues into a major-key moderato section, interspersed by an ""Allegretto e poco stringendo"" section consisting of two measures in length. Foreshadowing into a slow, lyrical theme played by the solo viola, Elgar cascades between solo voice and orchestra by use of echo. Elgar writes that this theme is a quotation of a song sung by a"
"Imperial March (Elgar) Imperial March is a piece for full orchestra written by the English composer Edward Elgar to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1897, as his Op. 32. In 1896 the publisher Novello's requested that he write an 'Imperial March' for the occasion, as well as a cantata based on the story of St. George and the Dragon. The first performance of the march was at a Crystal Palace concert on 19 April 1897, conducted by August Manns. It was played by massed bands at the Crystal Palace a week later, at a Royal Garden Party"
"Pomp and Circumstance Marches The Pomp and Circumstance Marches (full title ""Pomp and Circumstance Military Marches""), Op. 39, are a series of marches for orchestra composed by Sir Edward Elgar. They include some of Elgar's best-known compositions. The title is taken from Act III, Scene 3 of Shakespeare's ""Othello"": <poem>Farewell the neighing steed and the shrill trump, The spirit-stirring drum, th'ear-piercing fife, The royal banner, and all quality, Pride, ""pomp, and circumstance"" of glorious war!</poem> But also, on the score of the first march, Elgar set as a motto for the whole set of marches a verse from Lord de"
"Chanson de Matin Chanson de Matin, Op. 15, No. 2, is a musical work composed by Edward Elgar for violin and piano, and later orchestrated by the composer. Its first publication was in 1899, though it is thought that it was almost certainly written in 1889 or 1890. It has invited comparison with its ""companion"" piece, ""Chanson de Nuit"", Op. 15, No. 1, and though critically it has been described as less profound, its fresh melodic appeal has made it more popular. The orchestral version of the work was published two years later, and first performed, together with ""Chanson de"
"Edward Elgar Sir Edward William Elgar, 1st Baronet (; 2 June 1857 – 23 February 1934) was an English composer, many of whose works have entered the British and international classical concert repertoire. Among his best-known compositions are orchestral works including the ""Enigma Variations"", the ""Pomp and Circumstance Marches"", concertos for violin and cello, and two symphonies. He also composed choral works, including ""The Dream of Gerontius"", chamber music and songs. He was appointed Master of the King's Musick in 1924. Although Elgar is often regarded as a typically English composer, most of his musical influences were not from England"
"white horses ! you gather and gallop, ""Oh! brave white horses! you gather and gallop,"" Now the stoutest ship were the frailest shallop I would ride as never [a] man has ridden In your sleepy, swirling surges hidden, ""I would ride as never man has ridden"" To gulfs foreshadowed through straits forbidden, </poem> In addition to the D major melody, Elgar incorporates music from earlier songs in the cycle: ""Where Corals Lie"" (at ""God surely loved us a little then"") and ""Sea Slumber Song"" (at ""The skies were fairer""). The Swimmer (poem) ""The Swimmer"" is a poem by the Australian"
"A War Song ""A War Song"", originally called ""A Soldier's Song"", was a poem written by C. Flavell Hayward and set to music by the English composer Edward Elgar in 1884. As ""A Soldier's Song"", it was Elgar's first published song, appearing in ""Magazine of Music"" in 1890. It was dedicated to ""F. G. P."" (Frederick Pedley), who had given its first performance on 17 March 1884 at a Worcester Glee Club meeting in the Crown Hotel, Broad Street, Worcester. In 1903 it was re-published by Boosey & Co. with the name ""A War Song"", as Elgar's Op. 5. The"
"Nuit"", at a Queen's Hall Promenade Concert conducted by Henry Wood on 14 September 1901. Elgar briefly quotes the melody in the second movement of his String Quartet in E minor of 1918. Allegretto, 2/4, G major <score> \relative c' \new Staff \with { \remove ""Time_signature_engraver"" } { </score> A performance will take about three minutes. Elgar scored ""Chanson de Matin"" (and ""Chanson de Nuit"") for a small orchestra consisting of one flute, one oboe, two clarinets, one bassoon, two horns, the string section, and a harp. The work is most well known in its original setting and the composer's"
"Overture in D minor (Handel, arr. Elgar) The Overture in D minor (Handel, arr. Elgar) is a transcription made in 1923 by Sir Edward Elgar of a musical work by George Frideric Handel composed in 1717-18. The transcription is an arrangement for full orchestra of the overture to Chandos Anthem No. 2 (HWV247) ""In the Lord put I my Trust"", which Handel wrote when he was resident composer for the Duke of Chandos at Cannons house. The transcription was first performed at the Worcester Festival on 2 September 1923, conducted by the composer. It was recorded a month after the"
"Esler's opening sentence reads ""Invercargill was done a fine favour by Alex Lithgow who named his famous march after his boyhood home. The Invercargill March is possibly the best advertisement the town has ever had as the work is a brass-band favourite and the word ‘Invercargill’ is whispered amongst audiences worldwide. There is only one Invercargill in the world - this one"". It was originally written in 1901 by Alex Lithgow as a jig type tune for Symphonic band. No research can find if that tune had a name but it was known to be rejected in that format by"
"Dawn"""", """"The Cape of Good Hope"""" (for South Africa) and """"Gloriana"""" (Queen Elizabeth I) were also arranged for chorus SATB and have the same musical accompaniment. No. 7 """"The Immortal Legions"""" was also arranged for chorus SATB. No. 8 """"A Song of Union"""" is a part-song for chorus SATB written for but not actually performed in the Pageant. Three movements from Elgar's ""The Crown of India"" were included in the Pageant, representing ""The Early Days of India"": the ""Introduction"", the ""March of the Mogul Emperors"" and the ""Crown of India March"". Elgar composed his ""Empire March"" for the same occasion,"
"Inside the Bar ”Inside the Bar"" is a song written in 1917 by the English composer Edward Elgar, with words by Sir Gilbert Parker. It was published by Enoch & Sons in 1917. In its original version it is a part-song for four baritones with a piano part marked ""accompaniment ad lib."", but it was also arranged by the composer as a song for solo voice with piano accompaniment, and for a group of two tenors and two basses. It is sub-titled ""A Sailor's Song"", and dedicated to the singers Charles Mott, Harry Barratt, Frederick Henry and Frederick Stewart, following"
"the refrain. The accompaniment is for full orchestra, and is an example of brilliant but sensitive writing for the large percussion section, which consists of three timpani, side drum, triangle, bass drum and cymbals. The manuscript score of Follow the Colours may be viewed at: http://www.wcomarchive.org.uk/marching-song FOLLOW THE COLOURS 1. ""Refrain:"" 2. 3.* 4. Verse three and its refrain is omitted from the arrangement.* Follow the Colours ""Follow the Colours"" is a song written by the English composer Edward Elgar, with words by Capt. William de Courcy Stretton. The song is for male voice solo with an optional chorus of"
"The King's Way ”The King’s Way” is a poem set to music by the English composer Edward Elgar in 1909. The words were written by his wife, Caroline Alice Elgar. Elgar employs the melody of the ""Trio"" (central section) from the Pomp and Circumstance March No. 4, which he had composed two years earlier. This first occurs at the words """"The newest street in London town,/ Who'll pace it up and pace it down?"""" The song was written on 27 December 1909 to celebrate the opening of London's Kingsway, a wide street in central London connecting High Holborn to the"
"Owen Norris. XTC (Elgar) ”XTC” is a song with words and music written by the English composer Edward Elgar in 1930. It was his last song. Elgar's sketches for the accompanying music were written separately from the words. At the end of the sketches he wrote """"Fine del songs November 11th 1930"""". The song was pieced together by the pianist-musicologist David Owen Norris from sketches he found at the composer's birthplace. The first performance was on the 150th anniversary of the composer's birth, 2 June 2007, at the Royal Academy of Music in London, sung by soprano Amanda Pitt, accompanied"
"Follow the Colours ""Follow the Colours"" is a song written by the English composer Edward Elgar, with words by Capt. William de Courcy Stretton. The song is for male voice solo with an optional chorus of male voices. The song was written as the result of a commission from the Worshipful Company of Musicians in 1907. It is said that Alfred Henry Littleton (chairman of Novello’s music publishers) had to plead with Elgar to go ahead, as there was much Elgar disliked about the idea. Its original title was ""Marching Song"", and it was first performed by a four-part choir"
"arrangement for military band. ""The Unknown Elgar"" includes ""The King's Way"" performed by Teresa Cahill (soprano), with Barry Collett (piano). A recording is also available on an SACD: Channel Classics Records CCS SA 28610 which is Volume 2 of the complete Elgar songs for voice and piano. It is sung by Amanda Roocroft with Reinhild Mees at the piano. The King's Way ”The King’s Way” is a poem set to music by the English composer Edward Elgar in 1909. The words were written by his wife, Caroline Alice Elgar. Elgar employs the melody of the ""Trio"" (central section) from the"
"There are seven that pull the thread ”There are seven that pull the thread” is a song with words by W. B. Yeats, and music written by the English composer Edward Elgar in 1901. The song is from Act I of a play ""Grania and Diarmid"" co-written in poetic prose by Yeats and the Irish novelist George Moore. This song and the incidental music that Elgar wrote for the play form his Op. 42. The play was dedicated to Henry Wood, and its first performance was at the Gaiety Theatre, Dublin in October 1901. The tiny song is for one"
"March 1894. ""German words by Ed. Sachs."" The Shepherd's Song ”The Shepherd’s Song” is a song written by the English composer Edward Elgar in 1892. The words are by Barry Pain. The manuscript is dated 22 August 1892. The song was first published in 1895 by Tuckwood as his Op. 16 No.1, then in 1896 by Ascherberg. It was re-published in 1907 by Ascherberg, Hopwood & Crew, as the last of the ""Seven Lieder of Edward Elgar"" (with English and German words). The song may be the same as that called ""Muleteer's Song"" for which permission was obtained from Barry"
"Coronation March (Edward German) The Coronation March is a piece for full orchestra composed by Edward German in 1911 upon invitation for the coronation ceremonies of King George V of the United Kingdom and Queen Mary. The march and its accompanying hymn, ""Veni Creator Spiritus,"" were partly derived from the composer's incidental music to Henry Irving's 1892 production of Henry VIII. In addition to serving as one of several marches during the actual coronation service, the ""Coronation March"" was performed on a number of other royal occasions, most significantly later in 1911 for the Delhi Durbar service, where George and"
"confident march, beginning with the symbolic """"stars that wheel around the Sun"""" and finally celebrating the union of the realms of Empire with """"Love binds all our hearts in one"""". Although some of the songs in """"Pageant of Empire"""" were associated with particular countries, this song celebrates the union of the whole Empire, and has no particular reference to what was at that time the Union of South Africa. The music is taken from the central section of Elgar's """"Empire March"""", written for the same occasion. A Song of Union ""A Song of Union"" is a poem written by Alfred"
"Pleading (Elgar) ""Pleading"" is a poem written by Arthur L. Salmon, and set to music by the English composer Edward Elgar in 1908, as his Op.48. This is one of the most popular of Elgar's songs. Elgar had returned home at the end of September 1908, feeling depressed after taking the score of his first Symphony to the publishers. Arthur Salmon had sent him a book of poems, and the loneliness expressed in """"Pleading"""" fitted his mood. He finished the song within a week, and added the orchestration the next month. He wrote the song for, and dedicated it to"
"Twilight (Elgar) Twilight is a song with music by the English composer Edward Elgar written in 1910 as his Op. 59, No. 6. Elgar set the words of the poem ""The Twilight of Love"", from Volume 2 of a series of poems called ""Embers"" by Sir Gilbert Parker. The Opus 59 songs were part of a song-cycle of six romantic songs by Parker that was never completed – Nos 1, 2 and 4 were never composed. The other songs were ""Oh, soft was the song"" and ""Was it some Golden Star?"". The songs were originally written with piano accompaniment, but"
"XTC (Elgar) ”XTC” is a song with words and music written by the English composer Edward Elgar in 1930. It was his last song. Elgar's sketches for the accompanying music were written separately from the words. At the end of the sketches he wrote """"Fine del songs November 11th 1930"""". The song was pieced together by the pianist-musicologist David Owen Norris from sketches he found at the composer's birthplace. The first performance was on the 150th anniversary of the composer's birth, 2 June 2007, at the Royal Academy of Music in London, sung by soprano Amanda Pitt, accompanied by David"
"the First Squadron, Honourable Artillery Company. The song is often played by marching bands in Northern Ireland. Also, it is played in the Military Parades of Chile, performed by the Chilean Army. Since 2009 it also played by Royal Swedish Army Band At the end of episode 3 of The World At War, the Fall of France, it is the music that is played over the newsreel footage of the German victory parade down the Champs-Élysées. D-flat major. ""Trio"" in G-flat major. Preußens Gloria Preußens Gloria, Armeemarschsammlung II, 240, is a well-known military march of the 19th century, composed by"
"that year. The tune soon became ""de rigueur"" at American graduations, used primarily as a processional at the opening of the ceremony. March No. 1 opens with an introduction marked ""Allegro, con molto fuoco."" The introduction leads to a new theme: strong pairs of beats alternating with short notes, and a bass which persistently clashes with the tune. The bass tuba and full brass is held back until the section is repeated by the full orchestra. A little rhythmic pattern is played by the strings, then repeated high and low in the orchestra before the section is concluded by a"
"Sea Pictures Sea Pictures, Op. 37 is a song cycle by Sir Edward Elgar consisting of five songs written by various poets. It was set for contralto and orchestra, though a distinct version for piano was often performed by Elgar. Many mezzo-sopranos have sung the piece. The songs are: Much of the vocal line of the first song, ""Sea Slumber Song,"" is heard again in other parts of the cycle; most notably, the second stanza is heard again almost in its entirety as part of the finale. Elgar composed the piece on his 1894 Broadwood Square piano while residing at"