A talk on Elgar by Richard Westwood-Brookes
Find out more about Edward Elgar with one of The Firs Elgar expert talks.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Find out more about Edward Elgar, the man behind the music, in one of our Elgar expert talks.
Sunday 1 November
11:30 - 12:00 pm : Who was Elgar?
This might seem a simple question to answer - but it is far from simple. This 30 minute talk with examples from some of his music explains who he really was - and it's far from the person you thought you knew.
2 - 2:30 pm: Enigma Variations
In this 30-minute talk, Richard delves into the remarkable history of one of Elgar's most popular works and also shares his own thoughts on the enigma mystery that has intrigued music lovers for over a century.
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This is an indoor event taking place in The Carice Room.
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