Composer
Edward Elgar
1857–1934
726 works in the index
- Born
- 1857
- Died
- 1934
- Birthplace
- Lower Broadheath
- Citizenship / historical state
- United Kingdom
- Period (estimated from birth year)
- Romantic
Biography
Elgar wrote the two pieces most people in Britain can hum and a great deal of serious music that deserves more attention than it gets.
Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 and Salut d'Amour account for most of what is bought under his name, and both exist in an enormous range of arrangements. The Enigma Variations, the Cello Concerto and The Dream of Gerontius are the substantial works. String players should know the Serenade for Strings, which is within reach of a good amateur orchestra.
A caution on copyright: he died in 1934, so his music is out of copyright in the UK and EU but the position differs by country, and modern editions and arrangements carry their own rights regardless. Free scans of the original editions are widely available and perfectly usable.
In this catalogue
- Common listed instruments
- Piano, Organ, violin, Cello, Timpani
- Genres represented
- Classical, Pop, Children, Christmas, Folk
- Works with composition dates
- 41 of 726
These details describe the indexed sheet music, including arrangements.
Catalogue
Works page 1 of 16
Years are composition dates where known. Instruments describe editions in our catalogue and may include arrangements. A dash means the detail is not recorded.
| Work | Year composed | Catalogue / opus | Key in title | Listed instruments | Genre | Editions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Variations on an Original Theme ('Enigma'), op. 36: IX. Nimrod (Adagio) | — | op. 36 | — | Piano, Organ, Guitar, Cello, Flute, Oboe, violin, Bassoon, bass, Orchestra, Double Bass, Tenor, Horn, Clarinet, Tr | Classical, Pop, Folk | 172 |
| Pomp and Circumstance Marches, op. 39: March no. 1 in D major | 1901-07, 1930IMSLP | op. 39 | D major | Piano, Organ, Guitar, Cello, Flute, Oboe, violin, Bassoon, Double Bass, Horn, Clarinet, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, A | Classical, Pop | 115 |
| Salut d'Amour Op. 12 | 1888IMSLP | Op. 12 | — | Piano, violin | Classical | 49 |
| Chanson de matin, op. 15 no. 2 | 1889-90IMSLP | op. 15 no. 2 | — | Piano, Organ, Flute, Horn, Clarinet, Trombone | Classical, Pop | 38 |
| Coronation Ode, op. 44: VI. Finale: "Land of Hope and Glory" | — | op. 44 | — | Piano, Organ, Cello, Flute, Oboe, violin, Voice, Bassoon, Vocal, Double Bass, Horn, Clarinet, Trombone, Timpani, T | Classical, Pop | 33 |
| Cockaigne (In London Town), op. 40 | 1901IMSLP | op. 40 | — | Piano, Harp, Organ, Cello, Flute, Oboe, violin, Bassoon, Orchestra, Double Bass, Horn, Clarinet, Timpani, Piccolo | Classical | 17 |
| 2. Canto Popolare | — | — | — | Piano, Guitar, Voice, Vocal, Viola | — | 16 |
| Imperial March, | — | — | — | Piano, Organ | — | 15 |
| Where Corals Lie (from 'sea Pictures') (Elgar) | — | — | — | Piano, Guitar, Voice, Vocal | — | 14 |
| Chanson de Nuit Op. 15/1 | — | Op. 15/1 | — | Piano, Organ, Cello, Clarinet, Saxophone, Viola | — | 14 |
| In the South (Alassio), op. 50 | — | op. 50 | — | Piano, Harp, Organ, Cello, Flute, Oboe, violin, Bassoon, Double Bass, Horn, Clarinet, Timpani, Piccolo, percussio | Classical | 14 |
| The Spirit Of The Lord Is Upon Me | — | — | — | Piano, bass, Vocal, Tenor, Choir, Alto | — | 11 |
| Pomp and Circumstance | — | — | — | Horn, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba | — | 11 |
| Caractacus, op. 35: Scene VI, Triumphal March | 1897-98IMSLP | op. 35 | — | Organ | Classical | 13 |
| Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op.85 | 1919IMSLP | Op.85 | E minor | Piano, Harp, Organ, Cello, Flute, Oboe, violin, Bassoon, Orchestra, Double Bass, Horn, Clarinet, Timpani, Piccolo | Classical | 12 |
| Introduction and Allegro for Strings, Op. 47 | 1905IMSLP | Op. 47 | — | Piano | Classical | 11 |
| Chanson De Nuit Op.15 No.1 | — | Op.15 No.1 | — | Piano, Cello, violin, Saxophone | Classical | 12 |
| Violin Concerto in B minor, Op.61 | 1905-10IMSLP | Op.61 | B minor | Piano, Harp, Organ, Guitar, Cello, Flute, Oboe, violin, Voice, Bassoon, Vocal, Double Bass, Horn, Clarinet, Timpan | Classical | 11 |
| Symphony No.2 In E Flat Major, Op.63 | — | Op.63 | E-Flat major | Piano, Vocal, Orchestra | Classical | 7 |
| The Music Makers | 1912Wikidata | — | — | Piano, bass, Tenor, Choir, Alto | — | 8 |
| Prelude And Angel's Farewell (The Dream Of Gerontius Op.38) | — | Op.38 | — | Organ, Piano | — | 11 |
| Five Piano Improvisations: 1. Grazioso | — | — | — | Piano | — | 6 |
| Three Motets/Anthems, op. 2: I. Ave Verum Corpus | — | op. 2 | — | Piano, Organ, violin, Voice, Choir, Handbell | Classical | 13 |
| Angel's Farewell (The Dream Of Gerontius Op.38) | — | Op.38 | — | Piano | — | 11 |
| Serenade (From The Wand Of Youth) | — | — | — | Piano, Harp, Flute, Timpani, percussion | — | 9 |
| Pomp and Circumstance Marches, op. 39: March no. 4 in G major | — | op. 39 | G major | Piano, Harp, Organ, Cello, Flute, Oboe, violin, Bassoon, Double Bass, Horn, Clarinet, Timpani, Piccolo, percussio | Classical | 9 |
| Caractacus, Op.35 | 1897-98IMSLP | Op.35 | — | bass, Tenor, Horn, Alto, Baritone | — | 8 |
| Pomp and Circumstance March #1 from Marches, Op. 39 | — | Op. 39 | — | Piano, Organ, Guitar, Cello, Flute, Oboe, violin, Bassoon, Horn, Clarinet, English Horn, Saxophone, Viola, Tenor | Classical | 19 |
| Moths And Butterflies (From The Wand Of Youth) | 1867-71, rev.1908IMSLP | — | — | Piano, Harp, Flute, Timpani, percussion | — | 6 |
| Adagio From The Cello Concerto, Opus 85 | — | Opus 85 | — | Piano, Saxophone | — | 8 |
| Bavarian Dance, Op. 27, No. 1 | — | Op. 27, No. 1 | — | Piano, Flute | — | 7 |
| Elegy, op. 58 | — | op. 58 | — | Piano, Organ | Classical | 6 |
| The Dream of Gerontius, Op.38 | 1899-1900IMSLP | Op.38 | — | bass, Tenor, Choir, Alto | — | 7 |
| Chanson De Nuit | — | — | — | Piano, Organ, Flute, violin, Clarinet, Viola | — | 8 |
| 1. March | — | — | — | Harp, Cello, violin, Timpani, percussion, Viola | — | 8 |
| Opening Theme from Symphony No.1, Op.55 | — | Op.55 | — | Piano, Vocal | Classical | 4 |
| La Capricieuse, Op.17 | 1891IMSLP | Op.17 | — | violin | — | 5 |
| Symphony No.2, Op.63 | 1909-11IMSLP | Op.63 | — | Piano, Harp, Organ, Cello, Oboe, violin, Bassoon, Orchestra, Double Bass, Horn, Clarinet, Timpani, percussion, Vi | — | 7 |
| The Wand Of Youth, Suite No.1 | 1867-71, rev.1907IMSLP | — | — | — | — | 7 |
| Adagio From The Cello Concerto | — | — | — | Piano, Organ, Clarinet | — | 6 |
| 1. Like to the Damask Rose | — | — | — | Piano, Organ, Voice | — | 6 |
| The Tame Bear (The Wand Of Youth) | 1867-71, rev.1908IMSLP | — | — | Piano, Harp, Flute, Timpani, percussion | — | 7 |
| Symphony on a French Mountain Air, Op. 25 | — | Op. 25 | — | Piano, Harp, Organ, Cello, Oboe, violin, Bassoon, Double Bass, Horn, Clarinet, Timpani, percussion, Viola | — | 14 |
| Poem for Flute and Orchestra | — | — | — | Piano, Harp, Organ, Cello, Oboe, violin, Bassoon, Double Bass, Horn, Clarinet, Timpani, percussion, Viola | — | 13 |
| Vesper Voluntary in d, 14, 5 - d-Moll/D minor | — | — | — | — | — | 6 |
| Serenade For Strings Op.20 | — | Op.20 | — | Piano | — | 6 |
| Falstaff, Symphonic Study, Op.68 | 1912IMSLP | Op.68 | — | — | — | 6 |
| Is she not passing fair? | 1886IMSLP | — | — | Piano, Organ, Voice | — | 3 |
Biographical record: Wikidata, matched on name and checked against dates held in the catalogue. The period label is an estimate from birth year. The biography above is our own. Authority record: VIAF 76499978. Portrait: not stated, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.