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Each of the variations in Elgar's Enigma Variations describes one of the composer's acquaintances; the very famous movement 'Nimrod' for example depicts August Johann Jaeger, one of Elgar's closest friends. The theme on which these variations are based has never been identified for certain; Jaeger called the enigma 'a bit of Elgar's humour'. This recording was part of the Philharmonia's Elgar series in 2007.
Composer: Elgar
Conductor: Sir Andrew Davis
Venue:
Date: Wed 18 Apr 2007
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