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Elgar, E :: Nimrod from Enigma Variations, Op. 36

Sale price$20.00
Composer
Elgar, E
Editor
Johnston, Matt (arr)
Instrumentation
5 or More Flutes
Publisher
Alry Publications
Publisher Item #
FC-451
Orchestration
2 fl, 3 al fl, 2 bs fl, ctrbs fl, opt perc
Includes CD or Audio Download
No
Classification
Undefined
Genre
Not Applicable
Nimrod from Enigma Variations, Op. 36
Elgar, E

The Enigma Variations (Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36) of Edward Elgar is an orchestral work consisting of an original theme with fourteen variations was composed in between 1898 and 1899. The work is dedicated to 'my friends pictured within,' with each variation being a musical sketch of one of his circle of close acquaintances. The most famous of all the movements, Variation IX (Nimrod), is dedicated to August Jaeger, a close personal friend of Elgar. Jaeger worked for the London music publishing house, Novello, and was a highly trusted musical adviser to Elgar.

Instrumentation: 2 C Flutes, 3 Alto Flutes, 2 Bass Flutes, Contrabass Flute (or Contralto Flute), Timpani (optional)

Elgar, E :: Nimrod from Enigma Variations, Op. 36
Elgar, E :: Nimrod from Enigma Variations, Op. 36 Sale price$20.00