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Edward Elgar (1857-1934) is undoubtedly one of the most fascinating, important, and influential figures in the history of British music. He rose from humble beginnings and achieved fame with music that to this day is beloved by audiences in England, and his work has secured an enduring legacy worldwide. Leading scholars examine the composer's life in __Edward Elgar and His World__, presenting a comprehensive portrait of both the man and the age in which he lived. Elgar's achievement is remarkably varied and wide-ranging, from immensely popular works like the famous __Pomp and Circumstance__ March no. 1--a standard feature of American graduations--to sweeping masterpieces like his great oratorio __The Dream of Gerontius__. The contributors explore Elgar's Catholicism, which put him at odds with the prejudices of Protestant Britain; his glorification of British colonialism; his populist tendencies; his inner life as an inspired autodidact; the aristocratic London drawing rooms where his reputation was made; the class prejudice with which he contended throughout his career; and his anguished reaction to World War I. Published in conjunction with the 2007 Bard Music Festival and the 15

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Author

Elgar, Edward; Elgar, Edward; Adams, Byron; Elgar, Edward

Publisher

Princeton University Press

Published

2007

Language

EN

ISBN

9781283333924

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Music, History, Biography