Biography
Sir Edward William Elgar, 1st Baronet, OM, GCVO ( 2 June 1857 β 23 February 1934) was an English composer, many of whose works have entered the British and international classical concert repertoire. Among his best-known compositions are orchestral works including the Enigma Variations, the Pomp and Circumstance Marches, concertos for violin and cello, and two symphonies. He also composed choral works, including The Dream of Gerontius, chamber music and songs. He was appointed Master of the King's Musick in 1924.
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Filmography
All 9
Movies 9
Self 1
Music
AMERICANA (2022)
Movie
Original Music Composer
Concerto / Enigma Variations / Raymonda Act III (Royal Ballet) (2019)
Movie
Music
This is Rattle (2019)
Movie
Original Music Composer
Edward Elgar - The Dream of Gerontius (2019)
Movie
Self
Yehudi Menuhin: Who Was Yehudi? (2016)
Movie
Music
Toulouse (2011)
Movie
Composer
Always Crashing in the Same Car (2007)
Movie
Music
Fantasia 2000 (1999)
Movie
6.46
Music
London Moods (1961)
Movie
Ratings
Average 5.06
Based on 42,5 Tausend movie and tv ratings over time
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2011
2019
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Known forSound
GenderMale
Birthday1857-06-02
Deathday1934-02-23 (76 years old)
Place of birthLower Broadheath, United Kingdom
RelationshipsCaroline Alice Elgar
SpouseCaroline Alice Elgar
CitizenshipsUnited Kingdom
Also known asSir Edward Elgar
AwardsWalter Willson Cobbett Medal, Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal, Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order
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