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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 3 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.

Works and available sheet music details
WorkYear composedCatalogue / opusKey in titleListed instrumentsGenreEditions
Einfuhrung Classical 4
Angel's Farewell From The Dream Of Gerontius Op.38 Op.38 PianoClassical 3
Serenade From The Wand Of Youth Suite No 1 Op 1a Op 1a PianoClassical 2
Pomp and Circumstance, Op. 39, No. 1 (Processional): E Op. 39, No. 1 4
Elgar: Sonata in G Major (Urtext) G major Organ 4
Romance, Op. 62 Op. 62 Piano, BassoonClassical 3
Three Motets/Anthems, op. 2: II. Ave Maria op. 2 Organ, bass, Tenor, Choir, AltoClassical 4
Scenes from the Saga of King Olaf, Op.30 1895–96IMSLP Op.30 2
String Quartet, Op.83 1918IMSLP Op.83 1
Doubt Not Thy Father's Care bass, Tenor, Choir, Alto 4
Light Out Of Darkness bass, Tenor, Choir, Alto 4
In Moonlight (Based On Canto Popolare) Piano, violin, Voice 4
The River No. 2 Voice 3
The Torch Op. 60 No. 1 Op. 60 No. 1 Voice 3
Was It Some Golden Star? No. 5 Voice 2
Chanson de nuit G-Dur op. 15; 1 -fur Violine und Klavier- op. 15 Piano, violinClassical 4
Violin Concerto Op.61 Op.61 Piano 2
Concerto For Cello Op.85 , Op.85 Piano, Viola 3
"Andantino in G (No. 4 from Very Easy Melodious Exercises in the First Position, Op. 2)" Op. 2 Organ 3
Thou Art The Way (Christopher Steel) Choir 5
When Christ Was Born (Harold Darke) Choir 3
Give Unto The Lord Piano, Organ, Voice, ChoirClassical 4
Andante in F Major F major Piano, Cello, Viola 3
Iii. Adagio From The Cello Concerto Piano 3
1. Dry Those Fair, Those Crystal Eyes Piano, Organ, Voice 1
1. Mazurka Piano, violin 3
Adagio From The Violin Concerto Organ 3
Cantique Organ 4
Vesper Voluntary - F-Dur/F major Organ 3
Great Is The Lord 3
Daphnis et Chlo?, Suite No. 1 Flute 3
Serenade in E for Strings, Op. 20 Op. 20 Piano, Harp, Organ, Cello, Flute, Oboe, violin, Bassoon, Double Bass, Horn, Clarinet, Timpani, Piccolo, percussioClassical 8
Pomp and Circumstance March #1 Piano, Organ, Guitar, Cello, Flute, Oboe, violin, Bassoon, Clarinet, Viola 3
7. Fairies and Giants Harp, Timpani, percussion 3
4. Fountain Dance Harp, Timpani, percussion 3
They Brought Him To The Pharisees bass, Tenor, Choir, Alto 3
How Calmly The Evening Satb Voice, Tenor, Choir, Alto 2
O Wild West Wind Tenor, Choir, Alto 3
There Is Sweet Music Tenor, Choir, Alto 3
Dream Children Op.43 Op.43 Piano 4
For The Fallen (The Spirit Of England Op.80) Op.80 Piano, bass, Tenor, Alto 3
Sea Pictures Op.37 No.4 Op.37 No.4 Piano 4
String Quartet In E Minor Op.83 Op.83E minor Piano 3
La Peri 1891IMSLP Piano, Harp, Organ, Cello, Oboe, violin, Bassoon, Double Bass, Horn, Clarinet, Timpani, percussion, Viola 10
IV Classical 4
Froissart Overture Op.19 Op.19 2
Five Piano Improvisations: 2. Largamente Piano 1
Five Piano Improvisations: 3. Allegro Molto Piano 1

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.