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An Evening of Elgar

Add to my Calendar 09-11-2019 19:30 09-11-2019 21:30 36 An Evening of Elgar Featuring three well loved works by Elgar - The Spirit of England  - written by Elgar at a time when he was greatly affected by suffering caused by the First World War he captures the sadness without becoming maudlin; Sea Pictures  - the very first work composed by Elgar after he completed his Enigma Variations which includes a song with lyrics by his wife Alice; and Music Makers - his last substantial work for choir and orchestra in which he clothes the words in unmistakable passion, and they are enhanced by the detailed and masterly orchestral comment. Royal Hall, Harrogate DD/MM/YYYY

Details

Royal Hall
Ripon Road
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG1 2RD
England

Programme

Edward Elgar – The Spirit of England, Op.80
Edward Elgar – The Music Makers, Op.69
Edward Elgar – Sea Pictures, Op.37

Performers

Andrew Padmore – Conductor
Samantha Hay – soprano
Gaynor Keeble – mezzo-soprano

Harrogate Choral Society
Amici Ensemble

Programme Note

Featuring three well loved works by Elgar - The Spirit of England  - written by Elgar at a time when he was greatly affected by suffering caused by the First World War he captures the sadness without becoming maudlin; Sea Pictures  - the very first work composed by Elgar after he completed his Enigma Variations which includes a song with lyrics by his wife Alice; and Music Makers - his last substantial work for choir and orchestra in which he clothes the words in unmistakable passion, and they are enhanced by the detailed and masterly orchestral comment.

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