In 2007, Andrew Davis and the Philharmonia embarked on a nationwide tour to mark the 150th anniversary of Elgar's birth. These performances stem from those concerts: the Enigma Variations was recorded ...

Elgar’s Enigma Variations are a favourite on concert platforms the world over. Its enigma, however, remains unsolved: what is the tune at the heart of these variations? It was based on a well-known ...

Pop hitmaker Ed Sheeran says his new album is inspired by his 20th century musical namesake, Edward Elgar. Around the year 1900, Elgar wrote to his publisher Jaeger – known in his musical sketch as ...

Houston Symphony presents Elgar’s Enigma Variations, featuring one of the most beloved works in all of classical music. Conceived as a “musical photo album,” with each variation presenting a sketch of ...

It is the musical puzzle that has seen Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star, the works of Shakespeare and even the mathematical formula for Pi suggested as possible answers. But now a respected art critic has ...

Everyone, it seems, needs to have an “artist-in-residence” these days. Though lofty, the title, as interpreted in recent seasons by the Grant Park Music Festival and the Chicago Symphony, tends to ...

Music and memories inspired by Edward Elgar's 'Enigma Variations' Take a look at some wonderful work made by children across the UK whilst they stay at home. In week three's activity CBBC's Naomi ...