Edward Elgar (1857-1934) is undoubtedly one of the most
fascinating, important, and influential figures in the history of
British music. He rose from humble beginnings and achieved fame
with music that to this day is beloved by audiences in England, and
his work has secured an enduring legacy worldwide. Leading scholars
examine the composer's life in "Edward Elgar and His World,"
presenting a comprehensive portrait of both the man and the age in
which he lived.
Elgar's achievement is remarkably varied and wide-ranging, from
immensely popular works like the famous "Pomp and Circumstance"
March no. 1--a standard feature of American graduations--to
sweeping masterpieces like his great oratorio "The Dream of
Gerontius." The contributors explore Elgar's Catholicism, which put
him at odds with the prejudices of Protestant Britain; his
glorification of British colonialism; his populist tendencies; his
inner life as an inspired autodidact; the aristocratic London
drawing rooms where his reputation was made; the class prejudice
with which he contended throughout his career; and his anguished
reaction to World War I. Published in conjunction with the 2007
Bard Music Festival and the 150th anniversary of Elgar's birth,
this elegant and thought-provoking volume illuminates the greatness
of this accomplished English composer and brings vividly to life
the rich panorama of Victorian and Edwardian Britain.
The contributors are Byron Adams, Leon Botstein, Rachel
Cowgill, Sophie Fuller, Daniel M. Grimley, Nalini Ghuman Gwynne,
Deborah Heckert, Charles Edward McGuire, Matthew Riley, Alison I.
Shiel, and Aidan J. Thomson.
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