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Edward Elgar
Michael Messenger
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Description for Edward Elgar
Paperback. The son of a piano tuner who became the most famous British composer of his generation. This new illustrated biography charts his turbulent life and extraordinary achievements. Series: Lifelines S. Num Pages: 56 pages, illustrations, (some colour ). BIC Classification: AVQ; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 150 x 5. Weight in Grams: 160.
Forever linked to the Last Night of the Proms, the Three Choirs Festival in Gloucester, Hereford and Worcester cathedrals, and his evocative 'Enigma Variations', Edward Elgar's music is a joy to chorcal societies and orchestras worldwide. The son of a piano tuner, born in a tiny cottage in Worcestershire, brought up as a Roman Catholic in Protestant England, withut university education or formal musical training, Elgar overcame these disadvantages to become the most famous British composer of his generation.
Forever linked to the Last Night of the Proms, the Three Choirs Festival in Gloucester, Hereford and Worcester cathedrals, and his evocative 'Enigma Variations', Edward Elgar's music is a joy to chorcal societies and orchestras worldwide. The son of a piano tuner, born in a tiny cottage in Worcestershire, brought up as a Roman Catholic in Protestant England, withut university education or formal musical training, Elgar overcame these disadvantages to become the most famous British composer of his generation.
Product Details
Publisher
Shire Publications Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
56
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Series
Lifelines S.
Condition
New
Weight
159g
Number of Pages
64
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780747806219
SKU
V9780747806219
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About Michael Messenger
Michael Messenger OBE is a director of the Elgar Foundation and Chairman of the Elgar Birthplace Management Committee.
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