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Edward Elgar
Although best known for his Pomp and Circumstance marches, including the famous
hymn "Land of Hope and Glory", and his Enigma Variations, Edward Elgar was the
great English composer of the early 20th century. Born in Broadheath
(Worcestershire) on June 2, 1857, he grew up not far from Worcester in an
environment conducive to musical practice, with a father who was a church
organist, piano tuner and owner of an instrument and sheet music store. While he
learned the violin and piano and played in local orchestras, he received no
formal instruction, drawing on books to deepen his kn...
