Elgar: A Piano Portrait
Elgar: A Piano Portrait celebrates the life and works of Sir Edward Elgar, one of Britain's most esteemed composers.
- Booking essential
- Admission applies
Elgar: A Piano Portrait celebrates the life and works of Sir Edward Elgar, one of Britain's most esteemed composers. The performance will feature some of Elgar's lesser-known piano works, alongside pieces from Brahms, Coleridge-Taylor, Gershwin, and Messiaen. Through this programme, the audience will embark on a harmonious journey through Elgar's career, exploring the relationships and context of different eras and compositional styles.
Myles Manders-Young is an English classical pianist based in Birmingham. He has received Third Prize at the Thailand 7th International Chopin Piano Competition, and a Gold Prize at the 4th Bangkok International Piano Competition. He is passionate about promoting the music of Elgar and bringing classical music to new audiences.
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The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Meeting point
Carice Room
- Accessibility
The visitor centre is accessible for most people. Please see full information on our website's access statement.
Upcoming events
Festival of Blossom at The Firs: Elgar's Birthplace
Celebrate the Festival of Blossom at The Firs: Elgar's Birthplace this spring, online and onsite.
Tai Chi under the blossoming trees with Golden Threads
To launch our month long celebration of blossom we are offering you a unique opportunity to take part in Tai Chi under the Blossoming trees.
An Audience with Corinne
Listen to cellist Corinne Frost playing cello music by British composers including Elgar. Corinne will also take music requests (classical or not) and might even create a sound portrait for you.